This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, students will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
1. The Yacht
- Basic Knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
2. Ropework
- Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches, bowline
3. Underway
- Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail
- Can steer a yacht under sail or power
4. Rules of the road
- Can keep an efficient look out at sea
5. Meteorology
- Knows where to obtain a weather forecast
6. Man overboard recovery
- Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard
7. Clothing and equipment
- Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses’, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids
8. Emergency equipment and precautions
- Is aware of hazards on board a yacht
- Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency
