The aim of this course is to provide a short introduction to sail cruising for complete beginners. Participants will experience steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and will be aware of safety on board.

1. The Yacht

·          Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails

2. Rope Work

·          Ability to tie four different knots, as well as securing a rope to a cleat and can use a winch and jamming cleat

·          Use of sheets and halyards and their associated winches 

3. Underway

·          Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail and can steer a yacht under sail and power

·          Can keep 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

 8. Emergency Equipment and Precautions

• Awareness of hazards on board a yacht and knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency