Introductory Sailing Skills
This is a 2 day course aimed to provide candidates with introductory knowledge for crewing a sailing vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters in inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.
This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard. Hopefully, candidates will enjoy the experience and progress to higher level sailing courses.
Recommended Entry Level Requirements
At least 10 years of age.
Certificate Limitations
- Crewing a vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters
- Inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore
- Daylight hours
- Moderate wind and sea conditions
Scope of Course
2 days, on board, covering theory and practical subjects
Course Outline
- Personal and Boat Safety Equipment
- Sailing Terms, Equipment & Handling Skills
- Basic Ropework
- Man-Overboard Procedures
- Anchors, Anchoring & Running Aground
- Compasses
- Buoyage
- Collision Regulations & Navigation Lights
Certification
“IYT Introductory Sailing Skills Course Completion Certificate” to be issued by the school after successful completion of the 2-day course