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https://sailing.org.sg/news/resuming-sailing-activities-during-phase-2/Annex:
https://sailing.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Annex-1-Advice-for-Sailors-Parents-visiting-NSC-min.pdf

Adult Basic Sailing Course (BSC) (9:15am – 5:30pm) ***18 years old & above (Must be 50kg above)***

• Intake 1: Jun 6, 7, 8 & 9 – FULLY BOOKED
• Intake 2: Jun 13, 14, 15 & 16 – FULLY BOOKED
• Intake 3: Dec 5, 6, 7 & 8
• Intake 4: Dec 12, 13, 14 & 15 – FULLY BOOKED
• Intake 5: Dec 19, 20, 21 & 22

* Dates may be subject to changes!

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● Min 18 years old to 65 years old

● Able to swim 50m with personal floatation device

● Min 6 participants to start a class

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Singaporean – $600.50

PR / Foreigner – $718.63

*Training dates are subject to changes

Note: * Minimum of 6 signed up to start the course.

          * Maximum 10 Pax per Coach (multiple-coaching) as we need to follow the social distancing guidelines.

Day 1 

09.20 am : Report to NSC – proceed at the Multi Purpose Hall / Canteen

– Coaches to check the identification of students

09.30am – 10.40 am: Classroom Theory Lesson

Topics:

Chapter 1 :  Introduction – Welcome, Safety Measure

Procedures (on land & water)

Chapter 2 : 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

Chapter 3 : Boat Work

1. Rigging & De-rigging

2. Launching

3. Recovery

Chapter 4 : Boat Handling

4. Capsize

5. Stop / Accelerate

6. MOB

7. Sailing Beam Reach

10.45 am: Drawing of equipment and life jacket / helmet

11.00am- 12.45pm: Identify wind direction, Rigging / Demonstration / boat simulator

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 2.30pm: Simulation tack, steer boat, trim sail, direction, wind angle

2.45pm – 4.30pm: Swim test, Beach drill (capsize, Tacking, Launching & recovery) and  try sailing with two marks in sailing reaching. Stop-Accelerate. How to get out of no go zone

4.30pm – 5.00 pm: Wash boats, return equipment’s

5.20pm: Debrief

5.30pm: Dismiss

Day 2

09.20am: Report to NSC

– Coaches to take attendance

09.30am – 10.30am: Classroom Theory Lesson

Topics: 

Chapter 5 : Basic Sailing

1. Point of sailing

2. Close hauled

3. Reaching

4. Running

5. Key points  of learning

Chapter 6 : Essential factors

6. Wind awareness

7. Sail Trim

8. Boat Balance

9. Course made good

10. Centreboard/Daggerboard

Chapter 7 : Basic Sailing Rules

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

12. Rule 10

13. Rule 11

14. Rule 12

15. Rule 14

10.45am- 11.30am: Drawing of equipment / Rigging / Demonstration /  boat simulator

11.30am – 12.50pm: Sailing beam reach with two marks with tacking and gybing. Stop-accelerate. Follow the leader, 5 essentials practice

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 2.15pm: Boat checking, launching

2.30pm – 5.00pm: Tacking, gybing, sailing in windward/leeward course with 3 Marks (low angle for upwind mark) stop/accelerate

5.20pm: Debrief

5.30pm: Dismiss

Day 3 

09.20am: Report to NSC

09.30am- 10.00am: Rigging and Boat Checking

10.15am – 12.45am: Launching, Triangle course with all combination of all boat handlings material, sail standing

1.00pm: Lunch

2.00pm – 2.25pm: MOB Theory Lesson

2.30pm – 5.00pm: Launching, Continue triangle course, practice MOB , Sail Long Distance (depend on situation)

5.20 pm: Debriefing

5.30 pm: Dismiss

Day 4 

09.20 am: Report to NSC

09.30am – 10.00am: Online Theory Test (handphone)

NOTE : Participants fill up the test application form, and testers to explain the criterias to pass the Practical Test

10.15 am: Rigging and checking boats

– Coach Testers assess the boat rigging, knots and safety. Requirements, oral test (random question)

10.45 am -12.50 pm: Launching water activity (practical sailing test)

1. Launching & recovery

2. Points of Sailing on Triangle Course

3. Tacking – Gybing

4. Five Essentials in sailing

5. Capsize

6. Stop (Heave-To) and Accelerate

7. MOB

1.00 pm: Lunch

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm: Launching and continue practical test until all done

NOTE : Testers to inform admin staffs regarding all participants results to proceed with printing the Level 1 Card

4.00 pm – 5.00pm: Back to shore and wash boats, returns all equipments

5.00 pm: Graduation (Stick to the same group), Participants to get their certificates and cards

5.30 pm: Dismiss

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What to Bring: 

• Sun block lotion

• Sunglasses and retention strap 

• Rubber soled shoes (covered) or sailing booties – (no sandals)

• Rashguard or T-shirt & swim long tights or pants (for on-water sessions)

• Cap 

• A pair of sailing gloves 

• Water bottle

• Towel

• A set of extra clothing

• Snack (e.g banana, energy bar & etc)

• Daily lunch (1 hour break)

• Writing materials (notebook & pen)

What will be provided: 

• Course training book

• Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

• Sailing/training equipment

• Certificate of participation (upon completion)

To obtain Level 1 Dinghy Proficiency, participants must successfully complete the theory and practical assessments. After successful completion of the theory and practical assessment, participants can submit the application for the Level 1 Dinghy Proficiency card. 

Note: Kindly bring your meal & own snacks e.g. fruits or energy bar for your recovery food after the afternoon sailing.

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