Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
This 12-hour course will run over two days on our well-appointed training vessel. Your instructor will be an accredited NauticEd AND Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor.
At the end of the course, you will have completed the following sailing elements towards your sailing competencies:
Preparation for sailing
- Boat and equipment – basic knowledge of sailing terms, identifying parts of the boat, rigging and sailing and hosting and lowering sails
- Ropework – knot tying and coiling ropes, and basic knowledge of halyards, winches, clutches and cleats.
- Skills and Techniques – understand the basic theory and principles of sailing, sail trim, wind awareness, and tie up a boat.
- Safety and Emergencies – man overboard, use of safety equipment and hazards.
- Sailing Theory – awareness of basic rules
Theory
The Start Helming Course include the following theory courses:
- Basic Sail Trim Course
- Navigation Rules Course
- Qualified Crew Member Course
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident.
Who should do this course?
- This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing on a keelboat. Learn the basics while staying relatively dry! Your accredited NauticEd Sailing Centre will provide all the equipment and gear.
Course Outcome
- You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.
Price
$395.
What to bring
You will need to bring warm clothing, thermals, a spray jacket, non-marking shoes, sailing gloves, a hat, a beanie, and sunblock.
An inflatable PFD yoke and harness is provided.
