Event Phone: 64444555

Basic Sailing Course

Course Dates
Intake 1: Feb 16, 17, 23, 24
Intake 2: May 4, 5, 11, 12
Intake 3: June 1, 2, 8, 9
Intake 4: June 25, 26, 27, 28
Intake 5: July 6, 7, 13, 14
Intake 6: Sep 21, 22, 28, 29
Intake 7: Oct 12, 13, 19, 20
Intake 8: Nov 2, 3, 9, 10
Intake 9: Dec 16, 17, 18, 19

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 closehauled
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: a figure of 8, reef, bowline, sheet bend, clove hitch, round turn and 2 half hitches.

Terms and Conditions for Basic Sailing Course:

• Prerequisite: Minimum 14 years old to start and able to swim at least 50m with a personal flotation device
• Singapore Sailing Federation reserves the right to cancel specific sessions due to lack of participation (Minimum 6 to start the course)
• No replacement classes will be provided for any missed sessions

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.

Q: What are 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 at least 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: https://singaporesailing.eventsmart.com/events/sailtest2019/

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/