Start Yachting Syllabus

This course is aimed at providing a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, students will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

 

1. The Yacht

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

2. Rope work

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