IYT Try Sailing Course

The IYT Try Sailing Course is a 3 to 4-hour course aimed to provide candidates with basic introductory knowledge for crewing a 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.

It’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.

Recommended entry-level requirements: at least 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: 3 to 4-hour course, on board, covering theory and practical subjects

Course outline:

• Basic Safety Equipment
• The layout of the vessel
• Basic Deck Equipment
• How Sails Work & Rigging
• Points of Sails and Basic Sailing Terms
• Basic Sail Handling Skills
• Basic Ropework

Certification

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

Price on request. From 80 euro