RYA Level 2 (keelboat)

During this Level 2 Basic Skills course, candidates will expand their existing knowledge of keelboat sailing. On completion of the course, participants are expected to be armed with the skills required to sail and make decisions in good conditions.

Course content will include:

· Rigging

· Launching

· Sailing in all directions

· Capsize recovery

· Essential safety knowledge

Waterproofs can be provided if needed and a personal floatation device will be supplied on the day.

Kit list:

· Suitable clothing – warm clothes and waterproof footwear or footwear that you don’t mind getting wet

· Towel and a change of clothes

· Weather protection – hat and gloves (winter) or hat, sunglasses and sun cream (summer)

· Packed lunch

· Any medication you might require

Waterproof clothing can be supplied.

Pre-requisites:

· The skills of start sailing or the completion of a start sailing course

· Minimum age 16