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, September 24, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMTuesday, September 25, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMWednesday, September 26, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMThursday, September 27, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, October 01, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMTuesday, October 02, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMWednesday, October 03, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMThursday, October 04, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMFriday, October 05, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, December 10, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMTuesday, December 11, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMWednesday, December 12, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMThursday, December 13, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMFriday, December 14, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, December 17, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMTuesday, December 18, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMWednesday, December 19, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMThursday, December 20, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PMFriday, December 21, 201801:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Weekend Program
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, October 20, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, October 27, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 03, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 10, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 17, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, November 10, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 17, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 24, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, December 01, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, December 08, 201809:00 AM to 12:00 PM