Adult Dinghy & Keelboat Sailing
For the adult sailing school, contact coach Collin Young: [email protected]
Reasons to Consider Dinghy Lessons
Unmatched "Feel": Dinghies are small, and highly responsive, making it easier to learn the concepts of proper sail trim, wind awareness and balance quickly. You develop a deeper understanding of how the wind interacts with a sailboat. If you want to own or rent a sailboat such as a Hobie, CL-14, Laser or Zest, this is the course for you! Sail Georgian Bay sailing school offers Adult Dinghy Lessons at Meaford Harbour, conducted by our Sail Canada-certified instructors and Community Coaches. (Scroll down for information on Keel Boat Lessons).
DINGHY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Format: 4 evening sessions (2 per week)
6-9 pm - $390 (no HST)
Focus: Core dinghy sailing skills for
adults with little or no previous
sailing experience
Requirements: Ability to swim wearing a
life jacket, and ability to maneuver
on a small boat
Session Breakdown
Lesson 1: Introduction & Fundamentals
- On-land briefing on boat parts, rigging
and terminology
- Safety procedures
- On-water session - Finding the wind &
Basic Steering
Lesson 2: Boat Handling & Balance
- Developing "Points of Sail"
- Learning to Tack (turning into the wind)
- Boat Balance and Body Positioning
Lesson 3: Sail Trim & Maneuvering
- Gybing and sailing in various wind
directions
- Sail Trim - adjusting sails for efficiency
- Capsize recovery & self-rescue techniques
Lesson 4: Consolidation & Certification
- Refining skills when sailing within a
defined boundary
- Docking and knot-tying
- Debriefing and CANSail Level 1
Certification
**Gear Required for Course** Life jacket or PFD, water shoes, wet suit or bathing suit, towel, dry clothes, water bottle, sunglasses, hat with a tether, sunscreen.
Unmatched "Feel": Dinghies are small, and highly responsive, making it easier to learn the concepts of proper sail trim, wind awareness and balance quickly. You develop a deeper understanding of how the wind interacts with a sailboat. If you want to own or rent a sailboat such as a Hobie, CL-14, Laser or Zest, this is the course for you! Sail Georgian Bay sailing school offers Adult Dinghy Lessons at Meaford Harbour, conducted by our Sail Canada-certified instructors and Community Coaches. (Scroll down for information on Keel Boat Lessons).
DINGHY PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Format: 4 evening sessions (2 per week)
6-9 pm - $390 (no HST)
Focus: Core dinghy sailing skills for
adults with little or no previous
sailing experience
Requirements: Ability to swim wearing a
life jacket, and ability to maneuver
on a small boat
Session Breakdown
Lesson 1: Introduction & Fundamentals
- On-land briefing on boat parts, rigging
and terminology
- Safety procedures
- On-water session - Finding the wind &
Basic Steering
Lesson 2: Boat Handling & Balance
- Developing "Points of Sail"
- Learning to Tack (turning into the wind)
- Boat Balance and Body Positioning
Lesson 3: Sail Trim & Maneuvering
- Gybing and sailing in various wind
directions
- Sail Trim - adjusting sails for efficiency
- Capsize recovery & self-rescue techniques
Lesson 4: Consolidation & Certification
- Refining skills when sailing within a
defined boundary
- Docking and knot-tying
- Debriefing and CANSail Level 1
Certification
**Gear Required for Course** Life jacket or PFD, water shoes, wet suit or bathing suit, towel, dry clothes, water bottle, sunglasses, hat with a tether, sunscreen.
WHEN TO CONSIDER KEEL BOAT LESSONS
If Your Goal Is To Cruise or Day Sail on a Larger Boat, learning on a keel boat provides a quicker route to being able to own or charter and safely operate a larger boat. You will learn sailing fundamentals, docking, motor management, rigging, navigation and VHF radio use. Keel boat lessons often follow dinghy lessons for a comprehensive learning experience. Private lessons are available with Nautic Ed - Level V Instructor Skipper Collin Young - [email protected] or click on the link below.
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