

Keelboat Sailing Courses - Level 1
Start Sailing Level 1: No previous experience required . Objective: To participate as a crew on a crew up to 9 Meters, by assisting the skipper and being capable to do basic chores on and below decks, being familiar with boat and its equipment, and understand basic sailing techniques. Duration: This course would be covered in two consecutive days. Lesson starts at 9.30 Hrs to 17.00 hrs Topics Covered: Personal equipment & buoyancy. Identify basic boat parts and rigging. Basic sailing terminology. Sailing points (close hauled, reaching & running) with required trimming. Rigging, reefing and stowing sails. Tacking and gibing. Stopping and regaining speed. Berthing, picking up a mooring, preparing fenders and anchoring. Preparing for towing, using ropes, securing vessel to jetty. Weather forecast. Teamwork sailing. Man Overboard procedure. Safe sailing practices. Upon completion of the course