Course Overview
Keelboat Start Helming is the next step in your Keelboat Pathway. The Start Helming course continues to develop both your theory and practical skills to allow you to confidently take control of the helm.
You will further advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. In the Keelboat Start Helming you will cover preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm, assessing the risks on board, actions to take in an emergency, sailing backward, mooring, interpreting weather and environmental conditions and boat maintenance.
This 12 hour course will be run over 2 days on our well appointed Sailtrain boat, the ‘SailTrain@DSS’, and your instructor will be accredited Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor.
Theory
The Start Helming Course include the following theory courses:
- Basic Sail Trim Course
- Navigation Rules Course
- Skipper Small Sailboats Course Bundle
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
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.
Who should do this course?
- This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.
Course Outcome
- You will gain your Start Helming 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.
