Spinnakers
SPINNAKERS – SYMMETRICAL and ASYMMETRICAL
LENGTH
12-hour Two Day course (2 x 6 hr days). Instructor will advise if extra training is required to develop skills to Australian Sailing Standard.
SPINNAKERS OUTCOMES
| Sailing Element | Criteria |
| Hoisting | ∙Can rig sheets, braces, halyards and control lines (tweakers) -Symmetrical ∙Can set up the pole ∙Can rig sheets, tack line, halyards and control lines – Asymmetrical ∙Knows the correct pre hoist procedure for attaching spinnaker ∙Can hoist efficiently in both Symmetrical and Asymmetrical |
| Trimming | ∙Understands the importance of correct pole position and height on all relevant points of sail ∙Use of sheet/control lines on all relevant points of sail |
| Gybing | ∙Knows the correct procedure for end-for-end gybing – Symmetrical. ∙Knows the correct procedure for Inside and outside gybing – Asymmetrical |
| Dropping | ∙Can set up a headsail prior to dropping spinnaker ∙Understands different drop techniques e.g. hatch, windward, leeward ∙Can stow spinnaker gear efficiently after drop |
| Other Skills and Techniques | ∙Can helm effectively on all relevant points of sail ∙Understands optimum downwind angles for differing wind speeds / types of spinnaker ∙Can helm whilst gybing ∙Understands the importance of communication, preparation, teamwork and coordination when using spinnakers |
SPINNAKERS PRE-REQUISITES
- Water confident.
- Over 16 years or 12 years with a participating guardian.
- Completed Start Crewing and Start Helming (or equivalent skills)
WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?
Anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of using a spinnakers
NEXT STEPS
Following the Spinnakers Course there are a number of options to continue your sailing:
- Repeat your Spinnakers course to consolidate your knowledge and achieve all outcomes.
- Continue onto a Start Racing course to learn the basics of racing a small keelboat.
- Join a crew looking for members and start club racing.
COST $550