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Skills Level 2
On completion of this course, the successful sailor should be safety
conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing
without an instructor on board in light winds. It will be assumed
that every student starting this course has already mastered the
practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required
for Start Sailing Level 1. Both courses can be combined.
In dinghies, capsize recovery will be conducted in a controlled
manner, one boat at a time, with a suitable rescue boat in attendance.
The students' knowledge and ability will be assessed on a continuous
basis, though an oral interview or short written paper may be used
as the basis for theory assessment if required. Students will be
kept informed of their individual progress throughout the 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.
- 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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