LEVEL 1
Introduction |
An introduction to Wimbleball Sailing Club with a safety briefing and resume of WSC Club Rules |
Rigging |
Wind awareness. Knowledge of spars, rigging,parts of sail, sail controls and foils. |
Ropework |
Figure of eight, round turn & two half hitches, secure rope to cleat. |
Sailing techniques & manoeuvres |
Wind awareness, reaching,sailing upwind, sailing downwind, stopping, controlling speed, getting out of irons, gybing, tacking. |
Launching & recovery |
Secure boat to trolley, wheeling trolley clear of other boats & overhead cables, launching & leaving shore, coming ashore & recovery of dinghy, wind awareness. |
Sailing theory |
Awareness of other water users, basic knowledge of 'rules of the road' |
Meteorology |
Onshore & offshore winds, sources of weather information |
Capsize recovery |
Basic theory & importance of staying with boat |