Syllabus Introduction to Yachting
Introduction to Yachting: this course is designed to introduce a beginner to the sport of yachting. This is the first step for everyone who is considering yachting as a career or to simply get a taste of sailing.
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Price : |
$799.00 |
| Departure Dates: |
Every Monday & Thursday |
| Departure Time: |
9.00am |
| Return Time: |
4.00pm |
What Does the Course Cover?
THEORY – MODULE 1
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| Safety Briefing |
- Safety precautions – Introduction to use and location of life jackets, flares, Life raft, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, Safety Harness
- Location and use of: heads, bilge pumps, water pumps, cooker and propane gas, battery selector switch, cabin lights, general housekeeping rules
- Suitable clothing/footwear, effects of heat and cold
- Seasickness
- Do’s and Don’ts aboard a yacht
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| Passage Planning |
- Briefing about passage, to include chart, effect of tides/currents, weather forecasts, courses, safe passage
- Look out and things to watch for
- Keeping track of progress
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PRACTICAL – MODULE 1
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| Ropework |
- Coiling a line, securing to cleat
- Tie the following knots – round turn & two half hitches, clove hitch, figure of eight stopper knot
- Safe use of winches
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| Short Passage – Sail |
- Handling sails and halyards, hoisting and lowering sails. Winches, boom and associated dangers. Understands the commands for tacking and gybing
- Slipping and coming alongside, Anchor, MOB
- Securing for sea, lookout duties, steering and general duties
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Join us and have an amazing time learning to sail in the Introduction to Yachting Course
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