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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.
- Meteorology
Has awareness of onshore and offshore winds
Knows sources of weather information.
- Capsize Recovery
Understands basic theory and importance of staying with boat.
Prices
- Course fees are inclusive of Instruction, RYA
handbooks, logbooks & certificates, use of equipment including
buoyancy aids and protective clothing when necessary.
- Adults £149.00. Juniors up to and
including age 16 yrs £120.00.
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Two adults booking together for the same
course same dates £268.00 (save £30)
- Family Group of four, Adults & Juniors
mixed £460.00
- Group of six adults or adults and juniors mixed
£690.00
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