Pontoon launch and recovery steps in different wind directions. Understanding how to safely launch a sailboat dinghy from a pontoon. We will show you how to launch the sailboat dinghy into the water, which side of the pontoon to use, how to hoist the sails and how to leave the pontoon safely and effectively. The second part of the video will take you though the steps of how to return to your launching point and secure the sailboat dinghy to the pontoon before de-rigging. (Approximately 9.5 minutes)

The steps required to launch from a beach in different wind directions. Understanding how to safely launch a sailboat dinghy from a beach. We will show you how to prepare the boat for launching, how to position the boat on the beach and hoist the sails and then launch the sailboat dinghy into the water, and how to sail away safely and effectively. (Approximately 10 minutes)

The steps required to recover a sailboat dinghy when returning to a beach in different wind directions. Understanding how to safely return a sailboat dinghy to a beach and how to recover the sailboat dinghy onto its trolley and lift it clear of the water. (Approximately 5.5 minutes)

What to do to make your first sail successful and enjoyable. Understanding the best conditions for your first sail, how to start, stop, control your speed and turn around in a simple figure of eight course. (Approximately 11 minutes)

How to turn when sailing into the wind. Understanding how to sail a sailboat dinghy towards the wind and how to zig zag your way backwards and forwards towards your destination. Starting with a land drill we will show you what to do to tack your sailboat dinghy, what to do with your hands, when and where to move your body and how not to lose your bearings during the manoeuvre. Then afloat we will show you the whole manoeuvre from different camera angles to clearly show all the steps. (Approximately 9.5 minutes)

How to turn when sailing downwind. Understanding how to master the art of gybing a sailboat dinghy. Starting with a land drill we will show you how to complete the manoeuvre, what to do with your hands and when and where to move your body. Then afloat we will show you what point of sailing to start on, how to keep your sailboat dinghy under control and how to complete the whole manoeuvre successfully - all using different camera angles to clearly show all the steps. (Approximately 7.5 minutes)

How to deal with a capsize. Understanding the key steps to quickly and safely right a sailboat dinghy after a capsize. You will learn how to keep in contact with your sailboat dinghy, how to climb back aboard and prepare to set sail again. (Approximately 6 minutes)