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1. Introduction to Sailing
2. Fundamental Sailing Concepts
3. Anatomy of a Sailboat
4. Physics and Theory of Sailing
5. Basic Sailing Skills
6. Sail Trim and Boat Handling
7. Seamanship and Boat Handling
8. Navigation Fundamentals
9. Rules of the Road
10. Safety at Sea
11. Knots and Line Handling
12. Advanced Sailing Techniques
13. Maintenance and Care
Seamanship and Boat Handling
Docking and Mooring
Approach Planning
Wind and Current Assessment
Dock Configuration
Escape Route Planning
Docking Under Sail
Approach Angles
Speed Control
Last-Minute Adjustments
Docking Under Power
Engine Control
Prop Walk Effects
Spring Line Use
Mooring Operations
Mooring Approach
Pickup Techniques
Securing to Mooring
Anchoring
Anchor Selection
Anchor Types
Size Requirements
Bottom Conditions
Anchoring Procedure
Anchorage Selection
Approach and Setup
Setting the Anchor
Scope Calculations
Anchor Watch
Position Monitoring
Drag Detection
Weather Monitoring
Heavy Weather Handling
Reefing Systems
Slab Reefing
Roller Reefing
In-Mast Furling
Reefing Procedures
When to Reef
Reefing Sequence
Sail Balance Maintenance
Storm Tactics
Heaving To
Running Off
Lying Ahull
Emergency Procedures
Man Overboard Recovery
Immediate Actions
Recovery Methods
Crew Coordination
Collision Avoidance
Lookout Procedures
Early Action
Last-Minute Maneuvers
Equipment Failure
Steering Failure
Rigging Failure
Sail Damage
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