The “youth dinghy” course is designed for girls and boys aged 10 to 15 who want to approach sailing for the first time. If participants already have experience, the instructor will group them according to their skill level to ensure appropriate progression.
OBJECTIVES
For beginners:
A playful introduction to the boat, learning the “rules of the game,” which are the rules of proper sailing: safety, respect, seamanship.
Development of basic sailing knowledge.
For more experienced sailors:
Sailing techniques in stronger winds
Basic racing techniques
CONTENT
Environmental awareness: lake conditions, orientation, wind indicators, safety rules, meteorological tools, compass rose, compass
The boat: hull, terminology and safety, sail, windward and leeward, points of sail, tacking and gybing, knots
First steps in sailing with rules and short practice races