RYA START RACING

Start sailing competitively.

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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