Dingy Sailing L2

SECTION A – PRACTICAL

1. Rigging
   • Boat rigged independently according to prevailing weather conditions.
   • Able to “reef” ashore.
2. Ropework – Learn to tie the following:
   • Reef knot
   • Bowline
3. Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
   • Basic crewing and helming methods for a triangle course
   • Basic crewing and helming methods for tacking
   • Basic crewing and helming methods for gybing
   • Has understanding and can demonstrate practically the following:
     • The five essentials – sail trim, balance for fore & aft trim, balance for athwart- ship trim, rudder control and centreboard setting.
     • Leaving and returning to a beach, jetty or mooring.
     • Coming alongside a moored boat.
   • Knows the basic IRPCS….rules of the road: power/sail, port/starboard,
     windward/leeward boat, overtaking a boat.
   • Aware of lee shore dangers, sailing in congested waters and MOB recovery.
   • Bring a boat to a stop alongside a moored or anchored structure with minimal assistance.
4. Launching and Recovery
   • Care of equipment on and off the water – Has knowledge of boat storage ashore, launching and recovery.
   • Able to paddle a sailing dingy and row a boat around a short triangular course, come alongside and make fast.
5. Capsize and Recovery Drills
   • Capsize Recovery Drill – Has practical experience of at least one method of righting a boat and knowledge of at least one other method.
   • **Man overboard; Crew Recovery Drill
6. Racing – Understands the course and starting procedure ( may be covered as an onshore topic).
7. Multihull Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
   • Roll tack, Roll Gybe, spinnaker handling and trapeze on a triangular course in light to
     moderate wind conditions.
   • Controlling boat speed by stopping and starting.

SECTION B – SAILING BACKGROUND

1. Sailing Theory and Background – Has knowledge of and can demonstrate the following…..
   • Points of sailing and the ‘No-Go’ zone.
   • How a sail works – basic aerodynamic theory
   • Reading a Tide Table, tidal sequence of ebb and rise, Springs and Neaps.
   • The effect of tide and wind on sailing conditions.
   • Speed over Ground (SOG) with and against the tidal flow.
   • Conditions and hazards at the river estuaries and harbour mouths.
   • Basic advice for inland waters sailing….local bye-laws, permits, locks, weirs and overhead power lines.
2. Meteorology
   • Knows sources of weather and shipping forecasts.
   • Knows and understands the Beaufort Wind Scale.
3. Safety, Emergency Equipment and precautions
   Knows the importance of:
   • Appropriate clothing, personal buoyancy and safety.
   • The boat’s buoyancy and the appropriate basic safety and emergency equipment dependant on the type of boat and her area of operation….eg. Life bouy, first aid kit, Bilge pump, anchor, rode, paddle, torch, flares etc.
   • Visual methods of attracting attention and rendering assistance to others in distress.

**The candidate will satisfactorily demonstrate and answer questions from the whole
syllabus for an award of their Certificate.

EXPERIENCED SAILOR’S DIRECT ASSESSMENT or REVALIDATION
The candidate will satisfactorily demonstrate and answer questions from the whole syllabus
for a direct award or revalidation of their Certificate.

1. The above course fees are all inclusive.
2. These courses are approved by World Sailing, Indian Olympic Association, The Union Minstry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
3. Dates and times for on water sessions may be changed at the discretion of the Instructor.
4. A Course will be completed within the stipulated dates & Times. Any carry forward of sessions will not be allowed.
5. Certificate will be awarded basis a candidate demonstrating knowledge, understanding and doing the tasks set as per the YAI log book.
6. We reserve the right to revise the fees in case of cost escalation of over 15 % of the present input costs.
7. Practice boats for skill building will be made available on request, at an extra cost.