Advanced Sail Handling
The advanced sail handling course trains participants to use sails in a wider range of angles to the wind, and in different wind strengths. The structure of the rigging enables use of the sails mostly in headwinds – up to 45 degrees and tailwinds – up to 160 degrees. In the course we’ll learn to sail at 270 degrees (!) out of 360, and at wind strengths from 6 knots and up to…
Syllabus
The course will cover types of sails and cordage, including symmetrical and asymmetrical sails, working with a spinnaker sleeve, top-down furler, when they are needed and how to use them. Matching the sails and cordage to the intended purpose and preparing the vessel accordingly. Navigating with sails, anchoring using sails, emergencies, and access using sails.
**In the spirit of the Center for Advanced Sailing Courses, the operation of vessels will be single handed-oriented.
Admission Requirements
1 – 30 license and/or comparable RYA, ASA, IYT licenses or country/state license.
2 – Personal interview
*The school is not obligated to admit potential participants.
**If a participant is found ineligible from a safety and/or social aspect during the course, he will be required to leave the course with immediate effect.
Additional Information
Duration of the course: One week
Number of participants: 6
Schedule: 8 hours of sea training and one hour of classroom theory
Accommodations: in the hostel adjacent to the training base
Cost: 1300 Euro
(includes: studies, accommodations and breakfast)