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RYA Dinghy Stage 1
5 half-days: £160
2 days: £160
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Practical Rigging Can assist with rigging a boat. Launching and Recovery Can launch a dinghy and get underway with instruction. Can secure boat to a trolley. Can assist with recovery and stowage of dinghy and gear. Ropework Can tie a figure of eight and cleat a halyard. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres Can be a responsive crew under instruction. Can steer when sailing and being towed. Can steer on a reach and go about (reach to reach). Understands the effect of basic boat controls. Understands the basic principles of stopping, controlling speed and getting out of irons. Can paddle or row (with sprit, paddle or oars). Can call for assistance. Clothing and equipment Can put on personal buoyancy correctly. Is confident in the water wearing personal buoyancy. Capsize recovery Understands the importance of staying with the boat |
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Sailing Background Can name basic parts of a boat (i.e. hull, mast, rudder, tiller, centerboard, sheets etc). Understands what action to take to help those in distress. Understands local hazards. Understands how to prepare for a tow. Clothing and equipment Understands personal safety and knows what to wear for sailing (including head and footwear). Meteorology Has knowledge of wind direction. Dates 5 Half-Day Course Mon 21st Jul 2008 - Fri 25th Jul 2008 Mon 28th Jul 2008 - Fri 01st Aug 2008 Mon 04th Aug 2008 - Fri 08th Aug 2008 Mon 11th Aug 2008 - Fri 15th Aug 2008 Mon 18th Aug 2008 - Fri 22nd Aug 2008 2 Day Course Tue 26th Aug 2008 / Wed 27th Aug 2008 Thu 28th Aug 2008 / Fri 29th Aug 2008 |
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