This course provides a basic introduction to sailing for beginners in 2 full-days. At the end of the course participants must have basic knowledge of yacht handling under sail.This course (Level 1) and RYA Basic Skills (Level 2) distinguish themselves from the rest of the RYA courses because they’re “non-residential” (runs from 09h30am to 06h00pm) but still are taught in cruising yachts with at least 10m. They’re an excellent choice for those who are initiating in cruising sailing and are looking for a first experience on board.
Programe
Rigging; Nautical terminology;; Identification of wind direction ashore; Use of halyards and winches; Awareness of wind direction while sailing; Offshore sailing; Stop - Heave to; Speed Control; Tacking; Sailing upwind; The 4 fundamentals; Downind Sailing; Gybing; The importance of good communication while maneuvering; Coming alongside - moorings; Knots - (figure of eight, clove hitch, bowline, making fast to a cleat); Taking out and placing fenders; Respect for other water plan users; Basic IRPCS rules - avoid collisions at all cost, sail vs motor, port tack vs starboard tack, overtaking vs overtaken, windward vs leeward; Visual methods to attract attention; The importance of meteorology (know how to obtain a simple weather forecast); The correct use of the inflatable lifejacket and harness with a lifeline; Actions to be taken on a man overboard situation; Knowing where all the safety equipment is stored and its use; The danger of fuel and gas on board.
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A swimmer;
Available during all year by booking in various possible formats::
Bavaria 32 cruiser "West Coast One" (2010 | 2 cabins)
Oeiras Yachting Harbor offers access to an outstanding water plan. It offers modern infrastructure with restaurants, shops, showers, parking and boatyard all in a stunning location between Lisbon and Cascais.
We always thought that "Satisfaction Guaranteed" is not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we prefer that you are absolutey delighted with your experience and training.
