NZYF Level 1 - Introduction to keelboat sailing.

This two day on the water course covers the basics of safely handling a sail boat. You will be taught by one of our NZYF qualified instructors.

Level 1 is a safe and enjoyable introduction to keelboat sailing. It includes essential safety skills necessary for sailors to participate in sailing in the most enjoyable way. Sailors will learn the basics of yachting which will lead to Level Two and beyond.

Once all aspect of the course have been covered you will sail yourself in the Bay of Islands for 3 days.

The course covers:

• Identification of Safety Hazards
• Use of Safety Equipment
• Clothing
• Weather Reading
• Wind
• Parts of the Boat/Rig
• Sailing Definitions
• Knots, Winches and Cleats
• Points of Sail
• How a sail works
• Motor Use and Rigging
• Hoisting the Headsail
• Tacking & Gybing
• Sail Trim Collision Avoidance Rules
• Sail Changing and Reefing
• Man overboard drills