Sailing Distances

Learn CYA sailing to ensure safety standards, standardized tuition for competition and recreation in sailing dinghies. The introduction comprises White Sail Levels I, II and III. Sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques bronze levels IV and V. Silver Sailing Sail Level VI and VII Gold Sail Level complete sylabus, introducing sailors to racing

White Sail Level I - Section 1 covers safety with a look at the lifejackets, actions to take immediately after a capsize and how to right a capsized boat. And the elements required for a sailboat less than 5.5 meters long as outlined in the Safe Boating Guide. Section 2 is Seamanship, Candidates must be able to tie four knots in a certain time and describe their uses. And describe four ways to identify in which direction the wind blows. The third section deals with the preparation to sail including coiling a line correctly, do a quick line to a cleat and lifting and lowering a boat to a safe berth or anchorage. Section 4 discusses the rigging, setting sails, rigging and halyards, slats and mounting the rudder and the helm, setting the drift and sail. Section 5 covers boat handling, first identify the direction of the wind and current to keep the sail on the point of luffing while on a staff, keeping a boat going in a straight line over a range of at least two minutes and righting a capsized boat and clearing the water. The final section deals with the security and derigging, fixing the front only, the bow and stern and a single berth in each case in the line of appropriate size and node, and leaving a appropriate length of the line. Derigging the boat by reducing and eliminating the sails, removing and stowing the rudder and tiller, and ensure the well-off and drift. Folding and bagging a sail free. And finally, securing gear in the boat at the end of the sail. After the White Sail I, the Marine will be able to accomplish the above tasks in a wind of 4-9 knots, if any.

White Sail Level II - begins with a section on terminology, identifying the different parts of a sailboat by emphasizing and describing the functions various items in a sailboat, defining certain terms and describe the various points of sail. The second section covers seamanship, candidates must me able to tie a team and each stock sheetbend in 10 seconds and describe two uses of each of these nodes. And describe the wave conditions resulting from different wind speeds. The next section is boat handling, candidates will act as helmsman and crew while getting underway and returning to a dock, mooring or beach. Act as helmsman and crew, using the commands and appropriate responses, while beating, reaching, running, transfers, jibes, carrying and directing. As a helmsman, stop a boat at a predetermined point by luffing and both skipper and crew, right a capsized boat. After the White Sail II, the sailor will be able to perform the tasks mentioned above in wind speeds of 4-9 knots.

White Sail Level III - A section on safety launches this section with a look at the causes of hypothermia and three ways to minimize the dangers and rules on how to handle a case of Benin hypothermia after the victim is out of the water. Identification and the meaning of colors and shapes in the edge lighting system. List of local geographic and navigational hazards and describe measures to minimize their effects. List three sources of local weather information with localized weather hazards, how they can be identified, the normal warning signs and steps to reduce their effects. Section 2 covers further terminology, different elements in a sailboat, the different parts of a sail and the distinguishing feature.