RYA START RACING
Start sailing competitively.
Start Racing.
An introduction to the fundamentals of getting around a race course in good shape, at the end of the course you will have a deeper insight into the principles of sailboat racing.
Content
Getting a good start
Optimum boat speed and course
Mark Rounding
Sailing in a fleet
Basic introduction to tactics
Introduction to the Racing Rules
Duration - Two days
Previous knowledge required - Familiarity with RYA Basic Skills Level 2 sylabus, plus practrical knowledge of using spinnakers:
Ability to helm around a triangular course
Experience of using Spinnakers
Close boat handling skills, ie picking up mooring or recovering casualty in the water
Knowledge of The 5 Essentials
Minimum age - 16 yrs
Cost - €395
Max - 4 per boat
