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The Art of Sailing

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Short videos on sailing as practice: mindset, decision-making, and learning from real experience. Watch on YouTube or browse the playlist below. No sign-up required.

If you want a gentle first watch, start with day shapes (COLREGS), then pick Points of Sail or a yacht-construction clip when you're ready. The playlist waits.

When you want hands-on knot practice, see Silent Knots. For calm safety habits ashore and afloat, see Safety on board.

A calm place to start

Day shapes (COLREGS) is a gentle first watch — then pick Points of Sail or a yacht-construction clip when you’re ready. The playlist waits.

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Thumbnail: Main elements #3 | Maxi 95 | Yacht construction |The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Main elements #3 | Maxi 95 | Yacht construction |The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Points of Sail | Navigation | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Points of Sail | Navigation | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Yacht construction | Main elements #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Yacht construction | Main elements #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: VHF | Sea Areas A1 A2 A3 A4 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

VHF | Sea Areas A1 A2 A3 A4 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Day Shapes #1 | COLREGS | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Day Shapes #1 | COLREGS | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: VHF Range #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

VHF Range #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Bravo Flag | Nautical Alfabet | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Bravo Flag | Nautical Alfabet | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Safety | Equipment #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Safety | Equipment #1 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Charlie Flag | Nautical Alphabet | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Charlie Flag | Nautical Alphabet | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Yacht construction | Main elements #2 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Yacht construction | Main elements #2 | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Cardinal Mark | Navigation | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Cardinal Mark | Navigation | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

Thumbnail: Parts of Sails | Yacht construction | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm  -  The Art of Sailing

Parts of Sails | Yacht construction | The Art of Sailing | FairHelm

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One short episode when you’re ready — then knots, safety habits, or yacht articles. No rush.

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