This is a fun course teaching the basics of sailing, no previous experience is required and the course is 95% practical. After two days learning to sail with Sail in Asia you will be confident at helming and trimming sails and guiding a small yacht in almost every direction.
Trainees will be amazed at how much fun sailing is and generally can't wait to sign on for a further two or three days to become IYT International Crew. Learn to Sail provides the experience of both crewing and helming a yacht and with the knowledge and skills gained you are on the way to becoming a competent crew on a yacht.
Sail in Asia is Thailand's Premier Sailing School, with Recreational courses and Professional courses.
Additional Details:
- Safety
- Look out duties
- Rigging the boat
- Reaching and Tacking
- Parts of the Boat (basic)
- MOB under engine
- Leaving a mooring
- Anchoring
- Using the engine
- Steering the vessel
- Hoisting Sail - Trimming
- Obtaining a Weather Forecast
Previous experience: No previous experience required
Duration: 2 days
Qualifications: Learn to sail
What's Included: Safety equipment, Instruction, Yacht, Bottled Water, Fuel and Insurance
What's optional: Sailing Gloves, SiA T shirts, SiA Caps and Log Books
What's required: Waterproof roll bag, light deck shoes,shorts or long trousers,t shirt, sunglasses and sunblock
We can help you with the following on request:
Accommodation
Airport Transfer
Motor Bike or Car Rental
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