This module is designed for the beginning sailor as an introduction to the fundamentals of sailing and on the water safety. Upon finishing this course, students will have an understanding of sailboat parts and basic boat handling procedures.
This course provides four 4-hour lessons on the water.
Course Instruction covers all the basics, including:
Boat, Sail and Rigging Terminology
Points of Sail and Sail Trim
Sailboat Tacking and Jibing
Landing at a Mooring
Balance and Sail Shape Control
Rules of the Road
Man Overboard Drills