Practical

Rigging launching and recovery

Can rig, launch and recover in an offshore wind. Can reef a dinghy ashore according to weather conditions. Can store a dinghy ashore.

Ropework

Can tie a bowline, clove hitch and rolling hitch.

Sailing techniques and manoeuvres

Can demonstrate the basic principles of: the five essentials- sail setting, balance, trim, course made good and centerboard. Sailing on all points of sailing on a triangular course. Tacking upwind. Gybing from a training run. Righting a small capsized dinghy as helm/crew. Coming alongside a moored boat. Prepare for/take up tow from a power craft. Picking a mooring.

Racing

Understands the course and starting procedure.

Sailing Background

Sailing manoeuvres

Understands how to recover a man overboard. Understands the points of sailing.

General

Understands how sail works - basic aerodynamics. Knows basic terminology for use afloat (windward, leeward, bear away, luff up). Understands the importance of clear communication aboard. Understands lee shore dangers and sailing in close company with other water users. Understands advice to inland sailors for coastal sailing. Knows the importance of personal safety and telling someone ashore. Understands the dangers of hypothermia and the importance of first aid training.

Rules of the road

Knows the basic rules of the road - Port/Starboard, windward boat and overtaking boat.

Meteorology

Knows how to obtain a weather forecast. Understands Beaufort Wind Scale. Knows when to reef.

Clothing and equipment

Understands the importance of personal safety equipment. Boat buoyancy. Basic safety equipment e.g. anchor, paddle, bailer.

Dates

5 Half-Day Course

2 Day Course

1 Day Time Afloat