Favorite Sailing Training Websites
Sailing Terms
Comprehensive Boating Glossary
Sail Trim
Sailing Simulator (Click "Free Demo")
Simulator Illustrating Points of Sail and Sail Trim
Aerodynamics and Sail Theory
Navigation
Bowditch - American Practical Navigator
Rules of the Road, ATONS, Lights
USCG US ATON System
Chart No. 1, Nautical Symbols and Abbreviations
Navigation Rules (Lights, Sounds, Day-Shapes)
Coastal Navigation Course
US Coast Guard Navigation Rules
Definitions and Mnemonics
Meanings of Maritime Signal Flags
US Coast Guard Aux ATON Study Guide
Knots
Animated Knots by Grog
Ropers Knot Page
Marlinespike Overview
Sailing Knots, Animated
21 Boating Knots
Less Common Knots

Safety
Avoiding Seasickness
Basic Safe Boating Course
USPS Safe Boating Test
Aqua Smart Kids Safety Training
ABCs of California Boating Law
Weather
Local Marine Weather
University of Illinois Meteorology Training
National Weather Service Training
Racing
Racers Edge
Crewing Tips
Racing Basics
Learn About Wind Shifts While Racing
Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012
UK-Halsey Animated Rules Quiz
US Sailing - Online Racing Course

Cruising
US Sailing - Online Cruising Course
Cruising Cuisine
Small Boat Sailing
US Sailing - Online Small Boat Sailing Course
Small Boat Basic Training Manual
Keelboat Sailing
US Sailing - Online Keelboat Sailing Course
Preparation Material to Certify With RYA

Various Sailing Topics
Grab Bag of eHow Sail Topics
SailNet Learning-to-Sail Articles
1000s of USCG License Exam Questions
USCG License Exam Questions

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US Sailing Online Courses
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