How to Sail - How to tack (turn around) a two person sailboat

Probably the most comprehensive video on tacking I have seen. Good job!

As an instructor, this is the best video on tacking a 2 person boat I have ever seen. Focused, not too long, yet complete in every way. Thank you so much.

Thanks for this. I had a hellish lesson last week trying tacking for the first time in 15 knot winds. I think I did all the "don'ts" in your video. I've rewatched this video multiple times in preparation for tomorrow's lesson.

I can't get over how good this tutorial is. Thank you @sailaboattv for taking the time to make and share this. I learned more about the concepts of sailing from 2 of your videos than I did in a weekend long windsurfing coarse with a less lucid instructor. THANK YOU!

This is really what I needed. I was assigned to skipper when I never did it before and I would ne panicking if it wasn't for you. You're a real one man 👑

I randomly took a beginner's sailing class several years ago at the local state park and it was so much fun. I was out of my element (water, cold, at the whims of other students 😂) and I think everyone had a great time. That said, I've quickly forgotten every tiny thing about this, and all, maneuvers. I was pondering on the theory of birds (yes, birds!) possibly tacking to travel through headwinds and decided to relearn tacking! This video was AMAZING. I watched the whole thing in delight. I'm pretty sure I would forget the back foot first rule; I remember ducking under the boom and spinning in circles. Also, finding a landmark behind you is smart and I know I never did that.

Very good. I am getting back into dinghy sailing and will watch more of your videos!

Excellent demo!

Thank you very much..Got my basics cleared

Excellent, well done, simple and very useful

Great stuff. Very helpful.

Thank you for this AMAZING tutorial ! You just earned a new subscriber :)

Thank you so much from italy!

Years ago I had some fun sailing single handedly on a 18' keel boat, and the it's quite a challenge to tack. I had to use the winch to pull in the jib because I wasn't strong enough to do it with my arms and I can't reach the winch myself. So I had to squeeze the tiller extension with my hamstrings after I turned, kneeling down and reach the jib sheet winch and hope it doesn't go too much off course as I pull the sheet. Another way to do it was to turn higher into irons and pull the jib sheet without the winch. Either way it's a challenge.

Great video 👍

what a well made explanation

Very useful video. The only thing that is a minus is the use of the high metal arch in the middle of the boat, which the skipper was using during tacking for balance. This is not something you'll find in a normal sailing dinghy.

Beating is the term; a series of tasks to go upwind. Thx for your video ;)

This is so helpful. Did I hear that there are notes and where can I find these if so please? Thank you

Similarly to the Gybe, should the crew confirm they are ready before a tack? (Also you're at Portland! I sail there :D)