Course:

1 DAY INTRODUCTION

COURSE

Duration:

  • 1 Day (Commence at 08:30 at RCYC)
  • Maximum candidates: 4

Fees:

R2000

Next Course:

Weather Dependant

Curriculum:

  • Abbreviated Safety Brief
  • Basic terminology and parts of the boat
  • Overview of Cape Town Harbour
  • Rules of the Road: What you can and cannot do.
  • Hoisting and stowing of sails
  • Basic principles of sailing
  • Tacking, gybing, healing to
  • Helming to compass and helming to the wind.
  • Included in the cost: Bottled water and logbook.

What to Bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Non-marking, soft shoes (sneakers)
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Sunglasses (string tie)
  • Cap or hat (string tie)
  • Sunscreen
  • Packed Lunch
  • Drinks (non-alcoholic)

How to Register

Please deposit 25% of the course fee into the Good Hope Sailing Academy account.

Current account No. 4104719892.
ABSA Bank
Branch code 632005.
Reference: Name & Course

NB: Please don’t forget to advise Shivnarine Dirks by e-mail skipper@goodhopesa.co.za when you have paid the deposit, stating: 1) Your name 2) The amount 3) The course you wish to do 4) The date

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