Course description: Basic sailing course
The basic sailing course for beginners is designed for people who are just starting out in sailing with little or no previous knowledge. The aim is to enable participants to set up and operate a sailing boat independently under the supervision of a sailing instructor. The course always lasts one week.
A command of German at native speaker level is essential due to the safety aspects!
There are 3 RS Venture available. The RS Venture can be sailed with a handicap (suitable for wheelchair users) without any problems and is very popular in inclusive sports.
The course takes place at our cooperation partner the 1st WSVLS in Geierswalde. There is the possibility to stay overnight in shared rooms (4 or 6 persons, overnight costs per night 12,50 Euro) or in your own tent on the meadow at the boathouse (overnight costs per person 5,00 Euro). A perfectly equipped kitchen is available for you to use on site. Stove, oven, coffee machine etc. are all available.
When registering for the course, please also register for the courses in order to stay overnight in a shared room or in a tent.
Please bring your own bed linen!
It is also possible to travel by train. Travel time approx. 90 minutes, destination station is Schwarzkollm, then you can be at the lake in 20 minutes by bike.
Learning objectives:
Participants...
can describe the structure of a dinghy/keelboat.
can describe the individual components of a dinghy/keelboat and how they work.
are able to assemble and disassemble a dinghy/keelboat.
master basic maneuvers such as tacking, jibing and “man overboard maneuvers”.
master simple mooring and casting off and basic harbor maneuvers.
can set and hoist sails.
are able to assess wind strength and direction.
can adjust the sails to the wind (courses on the wind).
master the knots that are important for sailing.
can describe the rules of right of way on the water.
The course is led by a sailing instructor who is supported by a second sailing instructor for certain units. The sailing boats used for the course are each crewed with 3 or 4 participants. Upon successful completion (written + practical exam) of the basic course, participants receive the 1st signature for the basic sailing license, which serves as confirmation of the course and as proof of entry into the advanced course.
