HYC Start Sailing

You have decided you want to give sailing a go! This is our Start Sailing course for members who are new to sailing or haven't sailed in a while and are a bit rusty. You will be introduced to the essentials of sailing by your experienced instructor in our new quick 3 hour sessions.  Onboard your J80 keelboat, with a maximum of 3 others, you will learn:

  • Clothing – What to wear afloat to be safe and comfortable.
  • Lifejacket vs buoyancy aid – which is best?
  • Ropework – Nautical knots that are useful, easy to tie and untie.
  • Rigging – What’s what on your J80. Start learning the terms!
  • Weather – What’s good for sailing and when should you stay ashore?
  • Setting the sails – what does that mean?.
  • Steering – how to make the boat go where you want
  • Wind direction – how to determine where the wind is coming from.
  • Sail upwind, downwind and across the wind!

 

Book your place here and come join us and learn the skills of sailing.