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Combined Level 1: Introduction to Keelboat sailing, and Level 2: Competent cruising crew
If you've always wanted to learn to sail but never got a chance; or your kids are sailing but you're not really sure what's going on; or you don’t fancy getting wet in a dinghy; or you're thinking of buying your own yacht but you aren't sure what is involved, then here’s an opportunity to find out about it, get out there on Auckland harbor and the Hauraki Gulf on a good sized yacht and learn the ropes so you are ready for summer.
This small group course is hands-on and will have you sailing in no time.
Sat 27th and Sun 28th July
Sat 17th and Sun 18th August
You will learn the following skills which will give you confidence to crew and the basics of controlling a boat...
Level 1: Introduction to Keelboat sailing
- Hazards, equipment, parts of the boat and sailing definitions
- Hoisting and changing the mainsail and basics of sail trim and telltale use.
- Avoiding collisions and recovering a man overboard
- Understanding weather forecasts and the clothing suitable for different conditions
- Learning a variety of knots and their uses
- Performing all roles associated with tacking, gibing and other crew positions of a boat
- A knowledge of the ‘Give Way’ rules
Level 2: Competent cruising crew
- Performing safety checks.
- The correct procedure for use of VHF radio in an emergency
- An understanding of a marine engine, carrying out pre start motor checks and how to start and manoeuvre
- Berthing and man overboard exercises under power and under sail
- Hoisting and setting the jib/main, changing the headsail, tacking/gibing and sail trimming skills in all crew positions.
- Helming a boat under instruction
- Planning a voyage and use basic navigation skills
- Experiencing a night sail
- A range of anchoring techniques
- Good boat keeping.
- ‘Rules of the Road’ on the water
- Tow and row a dinghy safely including coming alongside and transferring passengers
The course is aboard the 12.8m cruiser/racer “Spitfire” (In Maritime NZ Survey) and also includes a night sail. Spitfire leaves and returns from Westhaven Marina in Central Auckland.
The cost for Level 1 and 2 combined (4 days) is $1,500 per person
Interested but can’t make the dates or would like other course options? – Contact us and we will find another course date or options for you.
Contact: Paul Stock, Sailex – Learn to Sail Coach (Keelboat) L3
