The San Diego Argonauts have published a new six-part video series featuring longtime club member and sailing coach Jon Rogers.
Created for beginning RC sailors, the series introduces the basic principles of sailing and demonstrates the first four or five practical drills every new sailor should master. These exercises are designed to help beginners understand how a sailboat responds to the wind, improve their boat-handling skills, and confidently sail up and down the San Diego Model Yacht Pond.
Whether you are completely new to sailing or simply want to strengthen your fundamentals, Jon’s clear, pond-side instruction provides an excellent place to start.
Watch the Six-Part Series
Introduction
Back & Forth Drill
Understand Luffing
Tight sails upwind, Loose sails downwind
Tacking, Gybing, and Upwind to the Buoy
Downwind Sailing & Gybing
You can also watch the complete series on our YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEhTjtkfXoGM&si=3q2i-s2O_kNUEruz
We have added all six videos to our Sailing Classes for All Ages page, where they will remain available as a free learning resource for new sailors, families, students, and anyone interested in learning how to sail an RC sailboat.
To find the page, use the website menu and go to:
San Diego Argonauts.org → More… → Sailing Classes for All Ages
[VISIT THE SAILING CLASSES FOR ALL AGES PAGE]
We hope these videos help more people discover the fun, challenge, and lifelong learning that sailing offers. After watching, come visit us at the San Diego Model Yacht Pond and put the lessons into practice!
A big thank you to Jon Rogers for sharing his time, knowledge, and enthusiasm with the next generation of sailors!