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VDWS Sailing - how to sail a dinghy backwards

How to sail backwards on dinghy sailing boats. Sailing or drifting backwards on sailing dinghies is used to either leave a tight berth or cast off the beach in offshore wind conditions. However, casting off backwards requires quite a lot of space in order to be performed safely. In this Tutorial we will show you how to either actively or passively maneuver your boat backwards, before turning it and sailing it off in the direction you desire. In the beginning of the maneuver, the bow of the boat has to point directly into the wind. The mainsheet is entirely sheeted out and ideally the gib is furled in or flapping. Position yourself in the boat so it´s as straight in the water as possible. As long as the boat is drifting or sailing backwards , the stern will turn in the direction in which the rudder blades are pointing. Make sure, to only move the rudder gently during this process. In order to passively drift backwards, you ´ll need somebody to give your boat a strong push backwards, away from the jetty. The tiller will remain always parallel to the boom in this situation. If your rather actively like to sail backwards, you got to push the beam of the main sail forcefully and quickly forward until it touches the shrouds and will be perpendicular to the wind direction. On small Dinghies, equipped with a tiller extension, the skipper can do the pushing of the boom and steering of the boat all by his own. Observe the position of your rudder carefully at all times and keep the tiller parallel to the beam. With gentle movements you can steer the boat in the desired direction. The pressure in the mainsail diminishes the faster your boat sails backwards. This method works good in light to moderate wind conditions. Once you like to end the backwards sailing, push the tiller in the direction you like to sail off and grab the main sheet. If you like to sail off on starboard tack, push the tiller to starboard. The rudder blades will point to port in this case and the stern of the boat will follow. Enjoy practicing! Your VDWS Examiner Team