Introduction to Yachting – Sailing Course Sydney
Take to the waters of beautiful Sydney Harbour and learn all the fundamental principles of sailing. Learn how to prepare a yacht for sailing, understanding the wind & weather, manoeuvring, rules of the road, knots and basic navigation. The course is run over two days (mainly weekends) from 10.00am to 4.00pm (subject to change)
COURSE OUTLINE
Theory
- Introduction - Explanation of the training syllabus and system of training modules
- Safety Briefing - Safety precautions - Introduction to use and location of life jackets, flares, liferaft, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, safety harnesses
- Location and use of: heads, bilge pumps, water pumps (manual and pressurised), cooker and propane gas, battery selector switch, cabin lights, general housekeeping rules
- Suitable clothing/footwear, effects of heat and cold
- Seasickness
- Dos and don'ts aboard a yacht
- 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
Practical
- Rope Work - Coiling a line, securing to a cleat
- Tie the following knots - round turn and two half hitches, clove hitch, figure of eight stopper knot
- Safe use of winches
- 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, Man overboard
- Securing for sea, lookout duties, steering and general duties
COST: $595 (includes IYT log book)
Total eighteen hours on water time includes twelve hours tuition aboard a Sydney By Sail yacht and two free Social Races (every 3rd Saturday of the month)