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

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.

2012 Dates

5 Half-Day Course

2 Day Course

1 Day Time Afloat