Ep 9: Points of Sail - A Different Perspective

[@larrymcgill5508]

I learned to fly and to sail pretty close to the same time period. One of the most important lessons I learned from both is that it is not the air beneath the wings that keeps an aircraft aloft nor the wind behind the sails (except when running, which is the most inefficient tack for sailing). The wing or sail, literally provides lift or propulsion via a Venturi affect of low pressure area over the wing or behind the sail. When you don’t maintain the proper angle of attack you “stall” the wing/sail. The sail begins to luff and you lose efficiency, where as the aircraft loses lift and you are in deep do do. That lesson has kept me alive throughout my Navy flying career. Great lessons though. I’m kind of doing a refresher to get back out on the water. Really like your low key presentation and enthusiasm for the sailing lifestyle.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks for the feedback Larry

[@shreyas.kulkarni]

The animations and elaborations are absolutely perfect for a sailing newbie. Can't thank you enough for taking time to explain it so thoroughly.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you very much for the kind comment. It means a lot to me that you are finding my videos helpful. Good luck and smooth sailing

[@davidkenzo1965]

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[@aidenavi5976]

@David Kenzo Instablaster :)

[@keernhaslem1845]

This series and the ASA’s sailing app combine to make me feel confident about hitting the water

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

So happy to hear that Keern. Feel free to reach to to me anytime.

[@demoisellecrane]

Best animations of the points of sail I've come across so far, I will be referring to them in the future as I'm learning. Thank you!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Awesome, thank you!🙏

[@Abc-kf4qx]

Gotta say, your videos are excellent. Thanks for the learning. I hope to see more content coming soon!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@daneulekowski929]

This is by far the most informative video on sail placement for wind direction that I have seen. Thank you, I will be watching this multiple times.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Dane for the awesome endorsement. I'm delighted that it worked for you. That is my mission!

[@olivei2484]

Like the new perspective on points of sail. Shows you have thought about these concepts. Graphics are spot on, as always.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you very much for the kind comments olivei2484. I'm delighted that you are enjoying the videos.

[@vincentmiceli2554]

I appreciate your clear concise explanations. Your method of pausing to allow students time to absorb is excellent. Repeating the message reinforces the instruction. Thank you for offering these videos. They are most helpful

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you very much! I'm delighted that my videos are working for you.

[@SeashellSellerSkater]

Thank you so much for the informative video! I’m currently in the midst of learning to sail a Laser as part of a school extracurricular and this POV makes so much more sense to me.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you Zixian. I'm delighted that my videos are helping. Sailing Lasers is great fun. Enjoy!

[@SeashellSellerSkater]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Thank you!

[@bjswope8797]

Super helpful! Thank you for investing the time to produce such useful graphics. Very informative.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You're very welcome!

[@danasisbarro902]

I'm a newbie to all this & I have to say that after watching many instructional sailing videos this by far is the best one. You make it make sense as not many people can do that. Thank you!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback Dana. I’m delighted it’s making sense to you.

[@erikjalefors9377]

Great videos all around here ! thanks for all the work you put in them !! simple and to the point , just like I like them !

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you like them! Thank you Erik!

[@ericcoffin1696]

This was an awesome explanation and the graphics are very helpful. Another great video, Marco, please keep it up!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you liked it Eric! Thanks for the support

[@MarkCartret]

I thoroughly enjoy these well put together, easy to understand videos.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you like them!

[@KingstoneS318]

So glad I found your very informative channel, thank you. This closes all the gaps in my theory studies before I hit the practical.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Welcome aboard! So glad you're finding my channel helpful. Good luck with your practical

[@Salrous]

Best explanation I ever seen

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@capt.redbeard8361]

I am probably the greenest sailor on the planet (at time of this comment). This helps so much! Hopefully I can come back here as a yachtmaster one day!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks Henk, keep it up. Here’s to your Yachtmaster certificate. Reach out any time. I’m happy to help.

[@vaneboating4949]

Another fantastic and informative video. Thanks Marco. Vanesa

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you so much for the kind support Vanessa. Great to hear from you. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Please do not hesitate to contact me with further feedback or suggestions.

[@michealhunter1977]

Awesome video, so much easier to understand

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad to hear that! Thank you. All the best 😊

[@vancekeith5642]

Thank you once again

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Always welcome 🙏

[@ranthonybab8670]

Thanks. Just finished 101 course.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

You're welcome and congratulations! Well done! Thanks for the comment

[@francinekopun4383]

Excellent explanation!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙏

[@louisrussell8267]

Great stuff thank you!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you liked it!

[@Bornfreeusa1]

Very good instruction , might be the best one on KZbin ! Thanks

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you so much Eddie. That's very kind of you to say. I appreciate it

[@BreakingWavesNews]

No might. Is! Marco should be voted the best sailing instruction on KZbin. If there is a thing, he deserves it.

[@bigbuddhabelly]

Agreed!

[@MNP67]

Well done. Very clear

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you! I appreciate the support.

[@michaelpaskvan7897]

Great Instruction Video!

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the kind comment

[@siobhanskehan2654]

Good for folks who have to turn a map to their orientation. Confusing for everyone else who is used to seeing the wind stay still and the boat move (and I assume they are also the people who can keep north at the top of a map)

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Doesn’t have to be confusing. Just stick to whatever perspective works for you. I find this perspective more realistic and practical for real life. The traditional sailing circle works theoretically but is not real life

[@thewaterheaterfactory]

Thanks

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Welcome

[@zsejuestudios]

Thanks, this was helpful :)

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Glad it helped!

[@schtoopid]

So, to clarify for my buddy that I always argue with... All points of sail are defined by apparent wind, correct?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

I would say technically yes but this is one of those eternal arguments that will never end. Once the boat is moving in real life then yes you are sailing to apparent, but when you look at the sailing circle in a book it is more relative to true wind ie. a beam reach has the wind directly on the beam where it would be forward of the beam if it was apparent. In reality most recreational monohulls are too slow for it make that much difference.

[@schtoopid]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine 6 kts of boat speed in 10kts of beam would shift that vector significantly, no? Maybe 15-20 degrees..

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Yes it probably would but as I said typical recreational sailboats. 6 knots of boat speed in 10 knots of wind seems rather optimistic to me. I certainly can’t get those numbers on my boat. O’Day 322 29’6” on the waterline and displacement of 10250 pounds.

[@schtoopid]

@@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine Yeah, a bit optimistic.. But thats why I sail. Peterson 35.. Its a speedy boat.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

@@schtoopid 👍 yes they are

[@timcozad]

Why do you want to be on a starboard tack when running? I don't think that was answered.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Colregs: To maintain stand on (not right of way) privilege

[@ffarag]

The best explained vids, easy to understand even for the dummies ! well done and many many thanks for sharing these valuable educational informations. RESPECT SIR.

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thank you so much for the very kind feedback. I’m delighted that you are enjoying and finding value in my videos 🙏

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

👍

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Thanks John John 🙏

[@michaelsrowland]

What is tack?

[@CarpeDiemSailingMagazine]

Tack means one of three things in sailing. One is the forward corner of a sail. Second is to turn the boat with the bow going through the wind, this is done to zigzag upwind and third it is definition used to determine who has to give way when two sailing vessels approach each other. Thanks for the comment. Hope this answers your question.