RYA SAILING WITH SPINNAKERS

Everything you need to start sailing with Spinnakers.

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Sailing with Spinnakers.

A practical introduction to spinnaker sailing, everything you need to understand the principles and gain a practical appreciation of hoisting, setting, gybing and dropping a symmetrical spinnaker.  

Content

  • How to rig

  • Set

  • Gybe

  • Drop

  • Sail the best downwind course

Duration - Two days

Previous knowledge required - Familiarity with RYA Basic Skills Level 2 sylabus, including:

  • Ability to helm around a triangular course

  • 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 people