Next lesson -> Parts of a sailboat rig Index: How to sail
The first step in learning how to sail is to learn the parts of a sailboat and what these boat parts are for. Modern Sailboats differ somewhat in the mechanisms and gadgets, but the basic parts and concepts are the same, from the smallest of sailboat to the largest of sailing boats. Learning the names of the parts of a boat or nomenclature aids with communications and your general understanding of how a boat works. Sailing certifications courses like RYA, ASA and US Sailing basic keelboat, require this basic understanding, so in this article we’ll look at the names and a brief description of what these parts are for.