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Sailing School
24 August 2020 · 5 min · 3K views · Valdivia
What this video covers
Pedro Jimenez introduces David Cueto, a naval engineering student based in Valdivia, Chile, who offers a four-session online sailing course designed for beginners.0:06 The curriculum covers fundamental sailing theory to prepare students for practical experience. The first session introduces sailboat terminology and basic boat parts.2:04 The second session explains aerodynamics and hydrodynamics, detailing how wind interacts with sails to allow a vessel to sail upwind.2:16 The third session focuses on meteorology, teaching students how to interpret weather patterns for trip planning.2:48 The final session covers international maritime regulations, right-of-way rules, and the basics of competitive regatta racing.3:02 Cueto developed the online format to provide accessible instruction during the pandemic, supplementing his existing in-person practical lessons conducted on the river in Valdivia.0:57 The course aims to provide a theoretical foundation for those without prior experience, with potential options for follow-up practical training in Chile or elsewhere.5:04
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