This course is designed to consolidate the experience and knowledge gained in ‘Start Sailing’. Skills and knowledge are introduced that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently.
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Sailors Competencies
When I’m on the water I can……
- Sail a windward / leeward course
- Perform a 360 degree turn
- Use the tiller extension
- Sail a ‘close hauled’ course without assistance
- Identify gusts on the water
- Come alongside a stationary object and stop
- Raise the centreboard downwind
- Understand tell tails and adjust the sails accordingly
- Adjust body weight to trim the boat
And when I’m on shore I can……
- Name the all of the parts of the boat
- Rig and derig a boat from scratch
- Know where to source weather forecasts
- Tie a ‘round turn and two half hitches’
Holiday Program
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 20, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 21, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 22, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 23, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 24, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, March 30, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, March 31, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, April 01, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, April 02, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, April 03, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, April 06, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, April 07, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, April 08, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, April 09, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Weekend Program
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, February 01, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 08, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 15, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 22, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 29, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, March 14, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, March 21, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, February 01, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 08, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 15, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 22, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 29, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, March 14, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, March 21, 202001:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, April 18, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 02, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 09, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 16, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 23, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 30, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, June 13, 202009:00 AM to 12:00 PM