8th & 9th September 2012

The course is for those whose ability is RYA Level 2. It aims to develop confidence and technique in preparation for RYA Advanced Modules. The focus is on the further understanding and application of maoevres and the 5 essentials. It includes taster elements of seamanship, racing and spinnakers.

Although students need to have reached Level 2 standard. They will not need to hold a certificate however a pre-course assessment maybe required.

The cost is £65.00 (plus membership if not already members) for the two days.
 

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Syllabus

This improver course seeks to bridge the gap between RYA Level 1, RYA Level 2 and the five Advanced Modules and is intended to make the transition easier for those sailors wishing to progress further through the scheme, allowing them opportunity to practice and consolidate their techniques and also have a taster of what some of the advanced modules have to offer. This would help build confidence, support progression and enable a greater chance of success and achievement of the advanced module outcomes.

Section A
Practical

Rigging
- Understands how to use rig set up and sail controls to prepare the boat according to different weather conditions and sea states
- Can check a spinnaker is rigged correctly (if fitted)

Launching and Recovery
- Can leave and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, including windward and leeward shore

Revision of Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
Practice and apply the following:
- Adjusting the centre board according to point of sailing
- Correct sail trim for different points of sailing
- Using crew weight to influence the correct trim and balance of the boat
- Choosing the best route to sail depending on conditions

Development of Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres
- More efficient sailing
- Use of double hander or single hander as an option
- Understands principles of “dry capsize” and how to avoid inversion
- Use of tell tales

Taster Sailing Techniques and Manoeuvres (Examples)
- Can recover a man overboard
- Has knowledge of basic spinnaker handling as crew or helm including; hoist, trim, gybe, drop
- Understands typical club courses
- Understands simple starting and finishing procedures
- Can start and finish a simple race
- Understands the “simplified ISAF racing rules”
 

Section B
Sailing Background

Sailing Theory and Background
Understands points of sailing and No Go Zone
Knows and can apply the following International Rules for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (IRPCS):
Meeting other sailing vessels
Meeting power driven vessels
Following or crossing narrow channels
Action by stand-on vessel
Navigation
Can use local tide tables
Tidal heights – can read an internet tidal curve prediction
Understands the effect of tide and wind direction on sailing conditions
Meteorology
Understands the Beaufort Wind Scale
Knows sources of information on weather for the day.
Has an awareness of changing weather conditions