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Yachting Syllabus
This course provides a short
introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the
end of the course, students will have experienced
steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be
aware of safety on board.
- Basic Knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat,
her rigging and sails
- Ability to tie the following knots: figure of
eight, round turn and two half hitches, bowline
- Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points
of sail
- Can steer a yacht under sail or power
- Can keep an efficient look out at sea
- Knows where to obtain a weather forecast
- 6. Man overboard recovery
- Understands the action to be taken to recover
a man overboard
- 7. Clothing and equipment
- Understands and complies with the rules for
the wearing of safety harnesses’, lifejackets
and personal buoyancy aids
- 8. Emergency equipment and precautions
- Is aware of hazards on board a yacht
- Knows the action to be taken in the event of
an emergency
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