This course is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to small boat sailing for novices. The course includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential knowledge that will allow participants the freedom of sailing small boats with guidance from the Instructor or Coach.
You will receive a Basic Skills 1 Certificate and have a basic understanding of sailing.
Syllabus:
1. Prepare and Plan
- Select clothing and safety equipment suitable to the conditions
- Group and individual safety practices demonstrated
- Sailing Stretches
2. Rigging
- Correct positioning of the boat relative to wind direction
- Identify parts of the boat, rigging and sails
- Rig boat with assistance
3. Ropework
- Figure of eight
- Round turn and two half hitches
4. Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
- Steering and crewing in light winds under supervision
- Sail a reaching course in light winds
- Primary boat controls and basic heave-to
5. Rescue Procedures and Drills
- Capsize Recovery Drill
- Towing
6. Launching and Recovery
- Leaving and returning to a beach / launching facility
- Demonstrate care of boats when launching
7. Sailing Theory and Background
- Observation of basic rules incl:
- Avoid Collisions
- Power and sail meeting
- Exceptions - commercial vessels
8. Winds, Tides and Currents
- Wind direction and relative strength
- Environmental wind indicators
| Contact: |
Jill Slawson |
FSC Academy Training Administrator |
| Phone: |
(08) 9435 8882 |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Email: |
Training Administrator |
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