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Start Sailing Level 1

This course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course participants should have a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills Level 2 course.

Practical

  • Rigging
    Has wind awareness. Knowledge of spars and rigging, parts of the sail, sail controls and foils.
  • Rope work
    Can tie a figure of eight knot, round turn and two half hitches and secure a rope to a cleat.
  • Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
    Has wind awareness
    Has practical understanding of the following maneuvers: Reaching, Stopping, Controlling speed, Tacking, Getting out of irons, Sailing upwind, Sailing downwind and Gybing.
  • Launching and Recovery
    Can secure a boat to a trolley
    Understands the principles of: Wheeling a trolley, Launching and leaving the shore, coming ashore and recovery of boat and Wind awareness ashore.

Onshore Teaching

  • Sailing Theory and Background
    Has awareness of other water users.
    Has basic knowledge of rules of the road - power versus sail, port versus starboard, overtaking boat, windward boat.
  • Clothing and Equipment
    Knows importance of personal buoyancy
  • Meteorology
    Has awareness of onshore and offshore winds
    Knows sources of weather information.
  • Capsize Recovery
    Understands basic theory (dry land capsize) and importance of staying with boat.

Prices

  • Course fees are inclusive of Instruction, RYA logbook & certificate, use of equipment including buoyancy aids and protective clothing when necessary.
  • Adults £155.00. Juniors up to and including age 16 yrs £125.00.
  • Two adults booking together for the same course same dates £280.00 (save £30)

  • Family Group of four, Adults & Juniors mixed £490.00
  • Group of six adults or adults and juniors mixed £740.00

 

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