How to tack - Sailing guide - Adriatic Sailing Academy

How to tack on a sailing boat? Tacking is one of the basic thing you need to learn while sailing. We lead you through step-by-step guide how to do it! Sailing guide is made for sailing beginners to obtain actions safely! While trying out new maneuvers, have on mind that you have somebody on board with previous experience! Terminology: Tack- change sail position from side to side while crossing wind direction Jib- Headsail or sail on the front Genoa- name for bigger head sail Jib sheet- line controlling headsail Irons- no sail zone or a moment where boat is looking directly at wind direction Starboard- right side Port- left side Trim- tension on the jib sheet or main sheet ‪@adriaticsailingacademy16‬ ‪@americansailing‬ #sailingschool #sailcroatia #sailing #tacking #howtosail #adriaticsailing #bavaria44 #bavariayachts #croatia #adriatic