This course is designed to consolidate the experiences and knowledge gained in the Basic Skills 1 course and to introduce skills and knowledge that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a small boat in controlled conditions (light winds, enclosed waters) without guidance.
You will receive a Basic Skills 2 Certificate and have a basic ability to sail.
Syllabus:
1. Rigging
- Boat rigged independently
2. Ropework
- Learn to tie the following:
- Reef knot
- Bowline
3. Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvers
- Basic crewing and helming methods for a triangle course
- Basic crewing and helming methods for tacking
- Basic crewing and helming methods for gybing
4. Rescue Procedures and Drills
- Capsize Recovery Drill
- Crew Recovery Drill
5. Launching and Recovery
- Care of equipment on and off the water
- Bring a boat alongside a moored or anchored structure with minimal assistance
6. Sailing Background and Theory
- Observations of right-way-rules incl:
- Port / Starboard
- Windward / leeward
- Overtaking Vessels
- Keep to the right in channels
7. Meteorology
- Identify building storm clouds
8. Winds, Tides and Currents
- Identify gusts and lulls
- Use a tide table
- Identify time between tides
- Identify local tidal flow
| Contact: |
Jill Slawson |
FSC Academy Training Administrator |
| Phone: |
(08) 9435 8882 |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Email: |
Training Administrator |
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