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Basic Sailing Course

Latest Course Dates*

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LESSON OUTLINE

Day 1 

0915am -10.00am: Online briefing (At home)

Topics: 

1. Introduction : Welcome, Safety Measure Procedures (on land & water)

2. Chapter 1 : Basic Theory 

1. Sailing Terminologies

2. Tacking & Gybing 

3. Steering the boat

4. Sail Trim 

5. Side of the boats

6. Parts of the boat

7. Sailing Knots

      3. Chapter 3 :

1. Rigging & De-rigging 

2. Launching 

3. Recovery 

       4. Chapter 4 : Boat Handling dI

4. Capsize

5. Stop / Accelerate

6. MOB

11.00am: Report to NSC

11.45am- 12.45pm: Drawing of equipment / Rigging / Demonstration /  boat simulator

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 3.30pm : Rigging / Launching / simulation

3.30pm -5.00pm:  Swim test, Beach drill (capsize, Tacking & Gybing, Launching & recovery) and   try sailing with two marks in sailing reaching 

5.00pm: Debrief

5.30pm: Dismiss

Day 2 

0915 am -10.00 am: Online briefing (At home)

Topics: 

1. Chapter 2 : Basic Sailing 

   1. Point of sailing 

   2. Close hauled

   3. Reaching 

   4. Running 

   5. Key points  of learning 

2. Chapter 5 : Essential factors

   1. Wind awareness

   2. Sail Trim 

   3. Boat Balance

   4. Course made good

   5. Centreboard/Daggerboard

3. Chapter 6 : Basic Sailing Rules 

   1. Definitions (windward/leeward, clear astern/clear ahead)

   2. Rule 10

   3. Rule 11

   4. Rule 12

   5. Rule 14

11.00am: Report to NSC

11.45am- 12.45pm: Drawing of equipment / Rigging / Demonstration /  boat simulator

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 3.30pm : Rigging / Launching / simulation

3.30pm -5.00pm:  Tacking, gybing, sailing in windward/leeward course with 3 marks, stop/accelerate, MOB

5.00pm: Debrief

5.30pm: Dismiss

Day 3 – Note : There is no online Briefing  (unless the respective coach says other wise to recap the lesson for theory test preparation, class time start is 09.15 am as per normal, and report time to NSC will be adjusted accordingly)

Topics:

1. Chapter 6 : Basic Sailing Rules (recap)

   1. Definitions (windward/leeward, clear astern/clear ahead)

   2. Rule 10

   3. Rule 11

   4. Rule 12

   5. Rule 14

2. Go through theory test and quizzes

10.00am: Report to NSC

10.30am- 12.45pm: rigging & water activity (triangle course & MOB)

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 5.00pm:  Launching, and water activity (Triangle course, MOB, Follow the leader)

5.15 pm : Debriefing

5.30 pm : Dismiss

Day 4 – Note : There is no online Briefing

09.30 am Report to NSC 

09.45 Online Theory Test 

10.15 am : rigging boats

10.45 am – 12.45 pm : launching water activity (practical sailing test)

1.00 pm : Lunch 

2.00 pm – 4.30 pm : continue practical test and water activity 

5.00 pm: Debrief

5.15 pm: Graduation (Stick to the same group)

5.30 pm : Dismiss 

Note: Lunch will be provided in a Bento set meal. Kindly bring your own snack for your afternoon recovery food.

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MODULE ONE
a. Key parts and functions of a sailboat
b. Basic safety & boat orientation
c. Rigging & de-rigging
d. Basic knots & applications
e. Launching & recovery
f. Capsize drill – demonstration
g. Swimming test

MODULE TWO
a. Sailing across the wind & tacking – boat balance, centreboard position, sail trimming, steering
b. Pointing and bearing away
c. Tacking
d. Launching & recovery – onshore and offshore
e. Basic heave-to
f. Towing & rescue

MODULE THREE
a. Practice sailing across the wind and gybing
b. Basic sailing upwind technique & tacking – boat balance, sail trimming, centreboard position, holding close-hauled
course
c. Sailing downwind & gybing

MODULE FOUR (Open Sea Phase)
a. Sailing upwind & tacking
b. Sailing downwind & gybing
c. Practice heave-to
d. Rules of the road

MODULE FIVE
a. Sailing a triangular course
b. Man-overboard drill
c. Coming alongside

MODULE SIX
a. Revise points of sailing
b. Practice: Man-overboard & Coming alongside
c. Start racing (at the sole discretion of the instructor)

MODULE SEVEN (Preparation for SSF Level One Proficiency Test)
a. Meteorology – Winds, Tides & Currents
b. Revise basic knots & introduce sheet bend & clove-hitch
c. Practical skills

MODULE EIGHT – Level One Proficiency Test (Theory & Practical)
Test Items
a. Theory Test
– 30-minute test paper on boat parts, sailing terminology, weather & tide, basic rules, safety at sea, etc.
b. Practical Test.
1. Able to rig a dinghy on land & name the parts of the boat and their functions.
2. Able to launch and return to shore in a seaman-like manner.
3. Able to sail one class of dinghy on all points of sail in wind conditions of up to 10 knots.
4. Able to perform heave-to.
5. Able to upright a capsized dinghy.
6. Knows the requirements of personal & boat safety.
7. Able to demonstrate the use of these knots: figure of 8, reef, bowline, sheet bend, clove hitch, round turn and 2 half hitches.

 

Terms and Conditions for Basic Sailing Course:

• Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years old (after birthday) to start and able to swim at least 50 m with a personal flotation device.
• Singapore Sailing Federation reserves the right to cancel a session due to lack of participation (Minimum 6 to start the course).
• No replacement classes will be provided for any missed sessions without a medical certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need to know how to swim?
A: Yes, a swim test will be conducted in the open sea. You will be equipped with a personal flotation device (will be provided).

Q: What is the duration of classes?
A: Classes will run from 0930 – 1730.

Q: When will I receive information on the meeting time and place and any clothing I should prepare?
A: The above joining details will be provided about 1 week prior to the course commencement.

Q: Will lunch be provided?
A: Yes it will. Please let us know of any specific dietary requirements you might have through the booking form (E.g. Halal, Jain, Vegan etc)

Q: Will I get a sailing certificate after the course?
A: This is dependent on whether you pass the assessment held on the last day of the course. If you pass the assessment, you will receive a Level 1 Sailing Proficiency certification. If you need to retake the assessment, you may click on the following link: Level 1 Sailing Proficiency Assessment 2020

Q: I would like to buy this for a friend but I’m not sure if he/she can make it for the dates listed above.
A: You can purchase a gift voucher here: https://singaporesailing.eventsmart.com/events/gift-of-sailing/