Students will be informed of their individual progress throughout the course.

Sailing Background

Racing

Has knowledge of courses for type of boat

Sailing theory and background

• Understands the concept of apparent wind sailing
• Understands the effect of hull shape on performance
• Can assess sources of information and apply rig set-up for different conditions

Practical

Rigging

Can rig boats including spinnaker and trapeze where fitted

Launching and recovery

Understands how to launch boats with open transoms and/or racks

Sailing techniques and manoeuvres

• Can sail as crew or helm using equipment to good advantage
• Can perform spinnaker hoist, gybe and drop as crew or helm
• Understands and can sail best course downwind

Capsize recovery

• Can perform capsize recovery including spinnaker
• Knows how to recover from total inversion

Experienced sailors direct assessment

The candidate will complete all of the Practical section, demonstrating a competent, purposeful and confident approach to an Advanced Instructor. He/she will satisfactorily answer questions on Sailing Background afloat and ashore.

Dates

2 Days

Sat 18th Sep 2010 / Sun 19th Sep 2010