Start Yachting
A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.
By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competence Crew course in a reduced time of three days or two weekends.
| Pre-course experience |
None |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Minimum duration |
2 days |
| Minimum age |
None |
| Course content |
The yacht, ropework, underway, rules of the road, man overboard recovery, clothing and equipment, emergency equipment and precautions, meteorology |
| Ability after the course |
Basic knowledge of yachting. |
See Also
Learn the basics of Tides, Chartwork, Buoyage and more with this short theory course
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