The “Learn to sail” Program is an introductory weekend program twice or thrice a year.
Veteran Sailors of the club volunteer their time and expertise to teach the basics of sailing to members as well as guests. The Program is very popular as it is a stepping stone for many newcomers who are explained the fundamentals of :
- Safety
- Parts of the Boat
- Rigging and Unrigging the boat
- Concepts of Wind Direction
The Course also covers the 5 Essentials of Sailing
- Balance – side to side balance. Keeping the boat, starboard and port, level i.e. not letting it tip. …
- Boat Trim – fore and aft boat pitch. …
- Sail Setting – setting of sails relative to the wind. …
- Centreboard – the position of the centreboard. …
- Course made good – choosing the most appropriate course.
