Course description: Basic sailing course
The introductory sailing course for beginners is designed for those new to the sport of sailing, with little or no prior experience. The goal is to enable participants to rig and sail a boat independently under the supervision of a sailing instructor. Three RS Venture boats are available. The course always lasts one week.
The course takes place at our partner organization, the 1. WSVLS in Geierswalde. There, you have the option to stay in shared rooms (4 or 6 people, accommodation cost per night: 12.50 euros) or in your own tent on the lawn by the boathouse (accommodation cost per person: 5.00 euros). A fully equipped kitchen is available on site for your use. A stove, oven, coffee maker, etc. are all provided.
When registering for the course, please also indicate whether you will be staying in a shared room or in a tent.
Please bring your own bedding!
Proficiency in German at a native level is absolutely essential for safety reasons! It is also mandatory that participants be able to float independently for 5 minutes or swim 100 meters freestyle!
Private liability insurance is also required.
It is also possible to travel by train. The journey takes about 90 minutes; the destination station is Schwarzkollm, and from there it is a 20-minute bike ride to the lake.
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.
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