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