This Course is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to Dinghy sailing for complete beginners. The Course includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge.
Our Dinghy Programs are priced at $350pp and we do offer a member discount. If you would like to be notified when course dates are confirmed please email [email protected]
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Sailors Competencies
When I’m on the water I can……
- Leave and return back to the beach
- Avoid other boats
- Recognise and get out of the ‘no go zone’
- Reach around a figure of 8 and sausage courses
- Right a capsized boat
- Recover crew in a ‘man over board’ situation
- Stop the boat and get it going again
- Identify dangerous situations in and around the marina
- Sit on the side of the boat and face the sail
- Sail without kneeling
- Steer and control the mainsail at the same time
- Tack facing forward and changing my hands behind my back
- Know where to have the sails set for all points of sailing
And when I’m on shore I can……
- Dress for the conditions including the right PFD, sunscreen, hat and footwear
- Name the main parts of the boat
- Tie a ‘figure of 8’, ‘bowline’ and a ‘reef’ knot
- Respect the boats that I’m using
- Name the main ‘points’ of sailing
- Use aids to determine the wind direction and strength
- Rig and derig a boat with assistance