Course preview · RYA G20
Start Yachting
A short introduction to sail cruising for absolute beginners.
- Modules
- 5
- Lessons
- 15
- Materials
- 0
- Syllabus outcomes
- 12
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RYA syllabus
01 Knowledge of Sea Terms and Parts of a Boat1 topic · 3 outcomes
Boat & rig terminology3
- 1.1aNames the main parts of a yacht and rigging
- 1.1bIdentifies sails and their controls
- 1.1cUses correct terms for direction and points of sail
02 Sail Handling2 topics · 4 outcomes
Setting and handing sails2
- 2.1aHoists, sets and lowers mainsail and headsail
- 2.1bReefs sails under instruction
Basic boat handling under sail2
- 2.2aSteers a compass course and by the wind
- 2.2bTacks and gybes the yacht
03 Ropework1 topic · 2 outcomes
Knots2
- 3.1aTies figure-of-eight, bowline, round turn and two half hitches, clove hitch, reef knot
- 3.1bHandles and coils a rope safely
04 Safety on Board1 topic · 3 outcomes
Personal safety3
- 4.1aWears a lifejacket correctly and knows when to wear one
- 4.1bUnderstands the safety brief and location of safety equipment
- 4.1cResponds appropriately to a man overboard alarm
Course outline & materials
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01 Welcome aboard & boat familiarisation3 lessons · 0 items
Parts of the yacht, safety brief and life aboard.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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02 Ropework and safe line handling3 lessons · 0 items
Essential knots, cleating and taking a turn safely.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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03 Sail handling as crew3 lessons · 0 items
Hoisting, trimming, reefing and stowing sail.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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04 Helming and boat handling under power3 lessons · 0 items
Steering to a course, engine basics and berthing awareness.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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05 Safety, man overboard and next steps3 lessons · 0 items
MOB awareness, emergency equipment and where you go next.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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