The scheme is comprised of a series of two-day courses enabling you to progress quickly from beginner to experts in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. Each course can be taken in a dinghy, small keelboat or multihull (see below for an explanation).
Level 1Introducing you sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision |
Level 2Setting out the foundations of sailing for you |
Level 3Consolidating skills and trying new ones |
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| Assumed knowledge | None | Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1 | Sailing skills to the standard of Level 2 |
| Minimum duration | 2 days | 2 days, but is often combined with the Level 1 course into a 4 or 5 day course | 2 days or equivalent |
| Minimum age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Course content | How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering | Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge | Coaching of level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules |
| Ability after course | Able to sail in light winds under supervision | Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions | More confident in sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the advanced modules |