USNA Sailing School - Coastal & Offshore Training Material
US Naval Academy Sailing Center has a large instruction program from the beginning to coastal and offshore navigation.This post has more than 60 files (pdf, docx, images, diagrams) covering every aspect of the trainig. Lectures on Navigation, Standard Operative Procedures, Checklists, Safety & Emergency, Onboard systems, Electronics, Rules of Road, Rigging, Maneuvering, Boat Orientation, Sail Configuration and Trimmings, as well as qualification standards as Coastal Skipper (D-CS) and Offshore Skipper (D-OS). The NAVY 44 - a seaworthy, strong, and stable design - is the latest of three generations of one-design offshore cruiser/racers dedicated to training midshipmen. The Navy 26 is a Day Cruiser with a wide range of uses, from teaching the basics to proficiency sailing.