pinnaker course
| Introduction to Spinnaker Sailing Course | |
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| Pre-requisite: Minimum of ASA certifications of #101, #103 & #104 and/or RYA Competent Crew or equivalent skill level. The spinnaker is the biggest and most powerful sail on a yacht. It is also the hardest to master. This is a two weekend practical course with two 90 minute theory classes designed to get you up to speed by presenting the basics of flying a spinnaker. Hands-on instruction teaches students all aspects of Spinnaker handling onboard a 38-45 foot sailboat. A light air rating is required for this course |
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| Study Material:Booklet with various professional/practical notes. | |
| Duration:Four days of practical exercises and 90 minutes of theory. | |
| The curriculum covers: | |
| Spinnaker theory | |
| Spinnaker types | |
| Hoisting methods | |
| Trimming - controlling the spinnaker with the sheets and guy | |
| Traveler use in light and heavy winds. Packing the "chute" | |
| Spinnaker-specific rigging | |
| Setting, jibing, and dousing | |
| Avoiding and dealing with broaches | |
| Class size: Minimum of six - Maximum of twelve. | |
| Cost: US$360. | |
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