Basic Tacking a Sailboat
Steps for Tacking a Sailboat: 1) Preparation 2) Maneuver 3) Swapping Hands or Helms Commands: Helmsman/Helmsperson gives the command: "Prepare to tack." This gives the crew a chance to get ready and set up for the maneuver. Helmsman puts the tiller over toward the mainsail, (leeward side) and gives the command: "Helms-a-lee." This notifies the crew that the boat is…