Helpful Resources

Listed below are a few resources for Leo Robbins Sailing Center students. These resources have been compiled and created by our staff, so they directly compliment the classes we offer.

• Glossary of Boating Terminology
• Sailing Knots
• Weather Forecasts & Tutorials
• Online Store (contains great books, videos, and equipment)
• Sailing & Kayking Forums (ask questions, discuss sailing, and more)

Written Tutorials

Listed below are a few "tutorials" that cover a variety of sailing topics. They are patterned after the lectures given in some of our classes. These are for informational purposes only! The best and easiest way to learn to sail is by doing it, not reading about it.

(Click to see Tutorial)

• Wind Awareness
• Tacking a Sailboat
• Sailing a Figure-8 Course
• Docking Parallel to Wind
• Sailing With Two Sails
• Points of Sail
• Basic Rights of Way Rules
• Jibing a Sailboat
• Sailing Upwind
• Sailing a 3-Point Course

Links

Listed below are links to other websites that offer excellent resources for sailors & kayakers.

The inclusion of these links does not constitute endorsement of the linked sites or the information they offer. While we attempt to ensure the correctness and suitability of the info, JTMSailing.com and the Leo Robbins Sailing Center takes no responsibility for the content on these sites.

• City of Ventura - LRSC Page
• Sailing Knots
• Fairwind Yacht Club Training Links
• US Sailing Training Videos
• Weather Forecasts