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Pre-course experience
None Assumed Knowledge
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Steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and safety onboard Ability after course
Basic knowledge of yachting. Reduces the time needed to complete the Competent Crew course Minimum duration
2 days This course is for those who are new to sailing and want to give it a try.
This is a weekend course and runs year round from our Dun Laogahire Training Base. You will meet your instructor and board the yacht on Friday evening. On Saturday you will set off on a short coastal passage for your planned overnight stay at anchor or in another harbour. After breakfast on Sunday you will sail back to Dun Laoghaire for the afternoon where the course will finish. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. Cost: €295 (PeakP €350 (Peak June-Sept) Includes: Food On-board, Use of Waterproofs, Marina Fees & Fuel This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, students will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
- Basic Knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
- Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches, bowline
- Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail
- Can steer a yacht under sail or power
- Can keep an efficient look out at sea
- Knows where to obtain a weather forecast
- 6. Man overboard recovery
- Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard
- 7. Clothing and equipment
- Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses’, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids
- 8. Emergency equipment and precautions
- Is aware of hazards on board a yacht
- Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency
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