BASIC SKILLS 2

 
Overview   This course is designed to consolidate the experiences and knowledge gained in the Basic Skills 1 course and to introduce skills and knowledge that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a small boat in controlled conditions (light winds, enclosed waters) without guidance
Outcomes    You will receive a Basic Skills 2 certificate and have a basic ability to sail.
Pre-requisites Sailing Skills equivalent to those gained in Basic Skills 1. Each knowledge area will also include some revision of topics covered in Basic Skills 1.
Where can I take the course? Please contact a Yachting Australia Training Centre or your nearest Sailing Club. Please ask them about our Yachting Australia Logbooks so that you can monitor your progress.
What to do afterwards? Continue training in Small Boat Sailing to achieve your Better Sailing and Racing Skills awards, or try one of the other schemes.

 

SYLLABUS:

1. Rigging

2. Ropework
3. Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvers
4. Rescue Procedures and Drills
5. Launching and Recovery
6. Sailing Background and Theory
7. Meteorology

8. Winds, tides and currents