IYT Introductory Sailing Skills course

This is a 2-day course aimed to provide candidates with introductory knowledge for crewing a sailing vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters in inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.

This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.  

Recommended entry-level requirements: 10 years of age.

Certificate limitations:

• Crewing a vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters
• Inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore
• Daylight hours
• Moderate wind and sea conditions

Scope of course: 2 days, on board, covering theory and practical subjects

Course Outline:

• Personal and Boat Safety Equipment
• Sailing Terms, Equipment & Handling Skills
• Basic Ropework
• Man-Overboard Procedures
• Anchors, Anchoring & Running Aground
• Compasses
• Buoyage
• Collision Regulations & Navigation Lights

“IYT Introductory Sailing Skills Course Completion Certificate” to be issued by the school after successful completion of the course

Price on request.