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Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1

An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing

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Scheme Type

Dinghy

Beginner

Afloat

Required experience

None

Minimum duration

Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions

Minimum age

Centre specific

Content

Launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat

Certificate issuing criteria

Able to sail across the wind, steer and understand the basic principles of sailing

Format

Afloat

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