INTRODUCTION TO YACHTING

Take to the waters of beautiful Sydney Harbour and learn all the fundamental principles of sailing. Learn how to prepare a yacht for sailing, understanding the wind & weather, manoeuvring, rules of the road, knots and basic navigation. The course is run over two days (mainly weekends) from 10.00am to 4.00pm (subject to change)

COURSE OUTLINE

Theory
Introduction - Explanation of the training syllabus and system of training modules
Safety Briefing - Safety precautions - Introduction to use and location of life jackets, flares, liferaft, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, safety harnesses
Location and use of: heads, bilge pumps, water pumps (manual and pressurised), cooker and propane gas,
battery selector switch, cabin lights, general housekeeping rules
Suitable clothing/footwear, effects of heat and cold
Seasickness
Dos and don'ts aboard a yacht
Passage Planning - Briefing about passage, to include chart, effect of tides/currents, weather forecasts, courses, safe passage
Look out and things to watch for
Keeping track of progress

Practical
Rope Work - Coiling a line, securing to a cleat
Tie the following knots - round turn and two half hitches, clove hitch, figure of eight stopper knot
Safe use of winches
Short Passage - Sail - Handling sails and halyards, hoisting and lowering sails. Winches, boom and associated dangers.
Understands the commands for tacking and gybing
Slipping and coming alongside, Anchor, MOB
Securing for sea, lookout duties, steering and general duties

Cost $595 (plus IYT log book)
Total eighteen hours on water time includes twelve hours tuition aboard a Sydney By Sail yacht and two free Social Races (every 3rd Saturday of the month)