DESIGNED BY SAILORS. BUILT FOR LEARNING.
Nearly one-third of our new sailors arrive with no on-the-water experience. We created the Hands-on Sailing Simulator to teach the following essential sailing concepts before students ever leave the dock:
HANDS-ON SAILING SIMULATOR KEY FEATURES
Interactive Learning
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Rotating sailboat model
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Clearly marked points of sail
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Hands-on demonstration of sailing fundamentals
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Visual understanding of wind direction and boat orientation
Demonstrate Sail Trim
Add a small fan and adjust sails based on wind direction and point of sail.
Reinforce Sailing Knowledge
The reverse side of the rotating disk can be used as an educational review tool to help test and strengthen one's understanding of basic sailing concepts.
Perfect Teaching Size
Fits easily on a standard classroom table or desk for demonstrations, small-group instruction, and hands-on learning.
Dimensions
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Rotating Base - 15" in diameter
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Boat -15" in length
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Mast - 11.5"" tall
$95 + applicable taxes & shipping ($22)
Every confident sailor starts somewhere.
Our Hands-on Sailing Simulator helps beginners build essential sailing skills before they ever leave the dock.
BUILDING CONFIDENT
SAILORS FOR TOMORROW
IDEAL FOR..
From yacht clubs to summer camps, our unique Hands-on Sailing Simulator helps instructors teach sailing fundamentals with confidence.
Don't see your organization listed? If you're teaching sailing fundamentals, the Hands-on Sailing Simulator can become an invaluable part of your program.
WHAT SAILING EDUCATORS ARE SAYING
"The simulator enables us to introduce sailing concepts before students ever get on the water."
"The PPSL Hands-on Sailing Simulator is a unique and great asset for our summer youth camp and adult learn-to-sail program. The simulator also reinforces on-water instruction."
KERRY QUINN, Former Education Director, Moraine Sailing Club
AS SEEN IN SCUTTLEBUTT SAILING NEWS
Our Hands-on Sailing Simulator was highlighted in Scuttlebutt Sailing News, a national online sailing magazine, in the June 26, 2026 - Issue 6536.
Read the Article HERE
EVERY ORDER SUPPORTS SAILING
Teaching Sailing.
Building Community.
Point of Pittsburgh Sailing League is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to making sailing accessible to everyone. Revenue from every Hands-on Sailing Simulator sold directly supports our sailing programs and helps us uphold our commitment to never turn away a sailor based on their ability to pay.
$95 + applicable taxes & shipping ($22)
READY TO TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU TEACH SAILING?
Order your Hands-on Sailing Simulator today and help prepare the next generation of confident sailors, both on and off the water.
Each Hands-on Sailing Simulator is assembled by Point of Pittsburgh Sailing League volunteers in limited production runs.
$95 + applicable taxes & shipping ($22)