About the Course
This Course includes basics of rigging a 420 or FJ. Learn the fundamentals of sailing while developing the skills to progress through the proficiency levels of sailing. While no experience is necessary, sailors must be comfortable in the water while wearing a life jacket.
‐ be able to rig and de‐rig a 420/FJ
‐ know how to capsize and recover
‐ know the points of sail
‐ be able to safely sail your boat with 2 people
‐ be able to steer and trim the sail properly
‐ be able to leave the dock and return
‐ treat the person you are sailing with respect
‐ be able to trim the jib properly
‐ be able to tack and gybe safely
‐ know basic rules and safety
‐ know how to tie knots
- Common race courses (Windward Leeward)
- Mark rounding
- Understanding of some of the basic rules of racing
