As I mentioned in an earlier post, sailing uniquely blends the probabilistic forces of nature with geometry, physics, strategy, and tactics—unlike any other sport.
Below is a short, curated selection of videos designed for newcomers. Together, they cover the fundamentals of sailing in under an hour. I recommend watching them in the order listed.
Points of Sail (1:25)
How to Sail in 3 mins (4:14)
Sailing is Easy & Fun – How to learn sailing (12:52)
Sailing Theory for Beginners (34:26)
Racing Rules of Sailing (3:53)