RYA Start Yachting

Subject to the weather and other conditions, your instructor's aim will be to take you through the whole of the RYA's syllabus for this course.

The Yacht

Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails.

Ropework

Ability to tie at least these three knots:

Figure of eight, Round turn and two half hitches, Bowline

Securing a rope to a cleat

Use of winches and jamming cleats

Underway

Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail

Can steer a yacht under sail or power

Rules of the road

Can keep an efficient lookout at sea

Meteorology

Knows where to obtain a weather foecast

Man overboard recovery

Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard

Clothing and equipment

Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses and lifejackets.

Emergency equipment and precautions

Is aware of hazards on board a yacht

Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency