Start Yachting – Syllabus

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.

1. The Yacht

– Basic Knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails

2. Ropework

– Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches, bowline

3. Underway

– Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail

– Can steer a yacht under sail or power

4. Rules of the road

– Can keep an efficient look out at sea

5. Meteorology

– 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