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TWO SAILS AREN’T ENOUGH! Sloop rig sailboats typically come with two sails- however, different sails are needed for different weather occasions. Having the right kind of sails for your boat will keep you from turning on your engine so frequently just to get by. ABOUT US: The Sailing Academy is an ASA sailing school for those who want to learn to sail, cultivate sailing skills, or begin a lifelong sailing adventure. We teach on premium yachts perfect for every skill level: whether it is at our ho

Most modern boat designs are “sloop” rigs— which means ONE mast. In older designs, it’s more common to see “ketch” rigs (2 masts) or even “schooner” rig (3 masts). This allows for more sails to be flown! It may be more work, but we love having as many as possible flying. Can you name all six of these? ⚓️ABOUT US⚓️ The Sailing Academy is an ASA sailing school for those who want to learn to sail, cultivate sailing skills, or begin a lifelong sailing adventure. We teach on premium yachts perfect fo