Sailing Education
How Wind Moves a Sailboat
Sails are wings. The keel resists sideways force. The combination produces forward motion at angles the wind has no business pushing you toward.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · May 23, 2026 · 6 min read
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Foundational sailing knowledge — from sail shape and points of sail to boat anatomy and safety.
Sailing Education
Parts of a Sailboat: A Visual Glossary
Hull, keel, rudder, mast, boom, mainsail, jib, halyards, sheets — labeled and explained for newer sailors.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · May 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Sailing Education
What Is Sailing? A Plain-Language Introduction
Sailing is using the wind, a sail, and a keel or centerboard to convert moving air into forward motion across the water. Here is how that actually works.
Dmitry ShteynWisconsin, USA · May 16, 2026 · 6 min read