Basic Sail Training:
Participants acquire
skills
in sail handling, sailboat and outboard engine management, chart
use,
basic navigation, obtaining and interpreting weather forecasts, and
tide
and current calculations. On successful completion of the
basic course, participants will be able to sail confidently and
safely in local waters by day in moderate weather condtions. The course
is an ideal introduction to sailing and creates a sound base for
further development if required.
The boats used for training are
Cal
20's, (pictured above), a fine all weather day sailer, also available
for
rental by succesful course participants or through our
clubsail program
. The sailing takes place in Oak Bay, which has challenging currents,
rock hazards, and varying wind conditions. An ideal training
ground!
Course structure:
Courses consist of a minimum 12
hours of training, normally divided into two six hour
sessions on
successive
days, including an introduction to the supporting knowledge
mentioned
above. There are two students with an instructor on each boat, to
ensure
personal "hands on" involvement.
Some courses are scheduled in
advance,
but any two people can get together and request a course on days to
suit their
availability, and we can usually reach an agreement on dates.
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Next courses:
(Calendar)
Course cost:
$284.35 + GST
per person
(12 hours instruction
over 2 days)
To book a place
send an e-mail to
the address on the
home page
or phone 216-6866
A deposit of 25% is
required
to reserve a place. The deposit is
refundable up to
7 days prior to the course.
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