The IYT Try Sailing Course is a 5 hour course aimed to provide candidates with basic introductory knowledge for crewing a vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters in inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions.
The IYT Try Sailing Course is a 5 hour course aimed to provide candidates with basic introductory knowledge for crewing a vessel (monohull or catamaran) up to 15 meters in inland or coastal waters <5 miles offshore during daylight hours in moderate wind and sea conditions. It’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.
What you Learn
• Basic Safety Equipment
• Layout of the vessel
• Basic Deck Equipment
• How Sails Work & Rigging
• Points of Sails and Basic Sailing Terms
• Basic Sail Handling Skills
• Basic Ropework
Yacht Training has a unique take on traditional yachting courses as we are specifically offering specialised courses for families who wish to take on their sailing adventures. We will tailor the course to suit your requirements and offer a range of vessels to train on, making these courses the most flexible and varied on the market today.
We have had a number of adults who have learnt to sail with us in recent times - some going on to compete successfully at a high level. Whatever your interest, we look to tailor individual lessons to suit the sailor and these are taught by our club Secretary
Always wanted to learn how to sail but don't know where to start? Many clubs offer their own in-house learn to sail courses for children and adults and some have yachts that you can borrow as well.
The Learn to Sail Keelboats is a hands on course that introduces people to sailing on keelboats. No experience is necessary. We will teach you all of the principles needed for your journey to become a great sailor.
Rotorua Yacht Club follows the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Sail syllabus. Our children's programme begins in simple, robust Optimist boats, provided by Rotorua Yacht Club. Parents are under no obligation to buy a boat before starting the course.
Introductory through to advanced courses to develop sailing competence as crew or skipper in inshore, coastal, and ocean waters. Includes Shorebased Courses. To gain experience of operating a sailing vessel.
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