Basic Skills is an Irish Sailing approved introductory sailing course designed for junior sailors between the ages of 11 and 17 years of age.

Participants will be expected to be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge included in the Irish Sailing Start Sailing course

The course will run from 0930 to 1700 Monday to Friday with supervised lunch break between 1300 and 1400. Sailors should bring their own lunch.

Objective

By the end of this course participants will have a basic understanding of the following:

Describe how to land on a beach or slipway when the wind is offshore, crosshore and onshore

Previous knowledge or experience

Participants should have completed the Irish Sailing Start Sailing

Equipment

Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available but if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their comfort.

Basic Skills Irish Sailing course 1 week starting Aug 5th