Level 1: Start Sailing
Introducing you to sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
None
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
16
Course Content:
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering.
Ability After Course:
Able to sail in light winds under supervision.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.
Level 2: Basic Skills
Setting out the foundations of sailing for you.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1.
Minimum Duration:
2 days, but is often combined with the Level 1 course into a 4 or 5 day course.
Minimum Age:
16
Course Content:
Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.
Ability After Course:
Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.
Level 3: Better Sailing
Consolidating skills and trying new ones.
Assumed Knowledge:
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 2.
Minimum Duration:
2 days or equivalent.
Minimum Age:
16
Course Content:
Coaching of level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules.
Ability After Course:
More confident in sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the advanced modules.
Instructor Ratios:
Double Handed Boats: 3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Single Handed Boats: 6 Students to 1 Instructor.