Yacht Training

The sail crusing start sailing course contents - (SS)

​The Sail Cruising Start Sailing Course is an entry level course which can be run in conjunction with a Basic Skills Course. It is great for families or individuals who would benefit from being trained in the basics of sail theory and manoeuvring a cruising yacht under sail.

The course covers the basics of sailing a yacht, the primary focus of which is getting the sails up as soon as is practical and focusing on sailing skills and manoeuvres. It covers all the basic sailing techniques and manoeuvers on a yacht under sail.

 

The syllabus includes personal safety, slipping and coming alongside, sailing theory, yacht handling under sail and basic safety at sea. RYA recommends this course should be for twelve and upwards.

 

PRE-COURSE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
None

 

ABILITY AFTER THE COURSE

By the end of the course you will have the basic understanding of yacht handling under sail techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills and Better Sailing courses

 

DURATION

16 hours spread of a series of sessions or two full days.

 

COURSE NAME AND DATES

SS

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Courses usually start at 19.00 on Friday Evening

 

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