Sailing Lessons

winnipiseogee · 03-23-2010, 08:31 PM

I really appreciate all your input and given that I live in Meredith I'm excited to speak with Meredith Bay Sailing - if that doesn't work it sounds like there are a lot of other great options! Thanks again.

ApS · 03-26-2010, 08:00 PM

I've forgotten where the term "In Irons" comes from in sailing's history, but pointing your boat directly into the wind will result in a "stall".

With more time on the water, it'll be possible to sail backwards

from the "In Irons" position.

(It's used intentionally to pick up a mooring, but more frequently, it's a spot where the boat "Won't do anything". Grrrrrr.

Points of Sail

"Running" suggests speed, but surprisingly, is not the fastest way to sail. The other points of sail are variations of a "reach", and it wouldn't hurt to memorize these basic terms—now.

Winnipesaukee · 04-09-2010, 02:47 PM

"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors.
I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons".

And just to confuse you...

Sailing Backward!

It's a great skill to have around tight docks.

03-23-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	Thanks!!! I really appreciate all your input and given that I live in Meredith I'm excited to speak with Meredith Bay Sailing - if that doesn't work it sounds like there are a lot of other great options! Thanks again.

03-26-2010, 08:00 PM	#2
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 2,255 Thanked 783 Times in 559 Posts	How-'Bout A Briefing—HERE? I've forgotten where the term "In Irons" comes from in sailing's history, but pointing your boat directly into the wind will result in a "stall". With more time on the water, it'll be possible to sail backwards from the "In Irons" position. (It's used intentionally to pick up a mooring, but more frequently, it's a spot where the boat "Won't do anything". Grrrrrr. Points of Sail "Running" suggests speed, but surprisingly, is not the fastest way to sail. The other points of sail are variations of a "reach", and it wouldn't hurt to memorize these basic terms—now.

04-09-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors. I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons". And just to confuse you... Sailing Backward! It's a great skill to have around tight docks. __________________ Sail fast, live slow!