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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
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Sailing

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
  1. Rules of the Road
    1. International Regulations
      1. COLREGS Overview
        1. Scope and Application
          1. Definitions
            1. General Principles
            2. Steering and Sailing Rules
              1. Power vs Sail
                1. Sail vs Sail
                  1. Overtaking Situations
                  2. Right of Way Hierarchy
                    1. Vessel Categories
                      1. Restricted Maneuverability
                        1. Fishing Vessels
                      2. Sailing Vessel Rules
                        1. Wind-Powered Vessels
                          1. Port vs Starboard Tack
                            1. Windward vs Leeward
                              1. Overtaking Rules
                              2. Sail and Power Interaction
                                1. Power Gives Way to Sail
                                  1. Exceptions to the Rule
                                    1. Narrow Channels
                                  2. Sound and Light Signals
                                    1. Navigation Lights
                                      1. Sailing Vessel Lights
                                        1. Power Vessel Lights
                                          1. Special Situation Lights
                                          2. Sound Signals
                                            1. Maneuvering Signals
                                              1. Warning Signals
                                                1. Fog Signals
                                                2. Distress Signals
                                                  1. Visual Distress Signals
                                                    1. Sound Distress Signals
                                                      1. Radio Distress Calls
                                                    2. Navigation Aids
                                                      1. Buoyage Systems
                                                        1. IALA System A
                                                          1. IALA System B
                                                            1. Lateral Marks
                                                            2. Cardinal Marks
                                                              1. North Cardinal
                                                                1. South Cardinal
                                                                  1. East Cardinal
                                                                    1. West Cardinal
                                                                    2. Special Marks
                                                                      1. Isolated Danger
                                                                        1. Safe Water
                                                                          1. Special Purpose

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