Product Details

• Directors: Emmett McNamara
• Format: Color, Full length, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: January 10, 1998
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0966199448
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #307,693 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Director

These are the only basic sailing videos officially sanctioned by U.S. Sailing and the American Red Cross.

Product Description

Officially sanctioned by U.S. Sailing and the American Red Cross.

Next to being on the water the best way to learn to sail is with video instruction. Start Sailing Right is used in the US Sailing/American Red Cross program - the instruction is first rate, comprehensive and accurate.

Learning is fun and easy with video! Techniques such as slow motion, instant replay, stop action and animation enhance comprehension of sailing skills. On-screen indexing makes subjects easy to locate.

Most important, Start Sailing Right teaches you the safe way to sail. Highly recommended for youngsters, junior programs as well as adults and inexperienced crew.

Part 1 Contents: 1) Sailing Safety 2) The Sailboat 3) Lines & Knots 4) What Makes A Boat Sail 5) Capsize Recovery 6) Man Overboard 7) Introduction To Sails 8) Using Sails

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner's Start Here!, January 6, 2001

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"freightshaker30" (Taylor, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Sailing Right, part 1 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

For those who do not know the difference between Port & Starboard, this video is an absolute must. Seemingly over-simplified at times, this video is a perfect introduction to the basics of sailboat safety & function. Part 1 & 2 go hand in hand and seem to cover all the basics, from defining all the parts of a sailboat to the actual art of sailing. Best of all, the "Keep it Simple" approach allows anyone, even children, to learn all the necessary information required for safe, simple sailing!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starter Video, February 18, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (Denver, Co United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Sailing Right, part 1 [VHS] (VHS Tape)

For anyone with no prior sailing experience, this is a great place to start. I didn't know a thing about sailing and now I'm tacking and turning and using all the lingo as I go. I learned a great deal from this. Thanks.