Sailing school in Puglia: the basics of sailing
Attending a sailing school in Puglia is the ideal choice for discovering the sea first-hand. The first element that influences the movement of any boat is the wind. Whether it is a sailboat or a dinghy, it is essential to know the structure of one’s boat and to take this into account when manoeuvring in order to avoid unnecessary risks. Depending on the wind direction, a sailing boat can take on different gaits. The main ones are:
- Upwind: an upwind gait, which allows the boat to head into the wind while maintaining an angle of between 60 and 37 degrees to the true wind.
- Upwind gait: also known as a ‘midships gait’. It is characterised by the fact that the wind provides force to the boat coming from a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The angle is 90 degrees to the true wind.
- Downwind: a gait that can be used when the wind is coming from the side of the boat. In this case the angle of the wind with respect to the boat is very variable.
- Gran lasco: a specific gait for when the wind is coming from a quarter to two quarters from the stern
- Stern: in this gait the wind comes from the aft quadrants and is parallel to the longitudinal plane of the boat. In this case the boat sails in the same direction as the wind.
Professionals to rely on
Lovers of the sea can learn to explore it first-hand by relying on the sailing school in Puglia of Vela in Puglia Sailing, which has been a real point of reference in the sector for years. Highly qualified professionals are available to offer a 360-degree service that makes obtaining a sailing licence quick and easy. The licence is in fact indispensable for sailing. In this way, you not only learn navigation techniques, but also the dynamics of teamwork, in order to sail as safely as possible.