Racing
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.
RACING OUTCOMES
| Sailing Element | Criteria |
| Preparation | ∙Knows the appropriate clothing to be worn and safety equipment to be taken when racing inshore and offshore or overnight ∙Understands the importance of minimising the weight of personal gear ∙Understands the importance of contributing as a crew i.e. helping with boat preparation and packing up, attending briefings and debriefings |
| Boats and Equipment | ∙Knows the correct techniques for the efficient and safe use of all deck hardware – e.g. winches, jamming cleats, traveller, jib track, spinnaker poles / bowsprits and their associated fittings |
| Skills and Techniques | ∙Understands and is competent in each crew position during the following manoeuvres: pre-start, tacking (including roll tacking), gybing, windward and leeward mark rounding ∙Can work as part of a team during all manoeuvres ∙Can operate sail controls to achieve optimum sail shape in light, medium & heavy airs ∙Can work as a team with other trimmers and the helm ∙Can hike effectively when required |
| Racing Theory | ∙Understands the theory of sail shape, including draft position and twist ∙Understands the importance of correct crew weight placement in all conditions and points of sail ∙Understands ‘Start’ and ‘Finish’ procedures including flags and sound signals ∙Understands different course types including windward / leeward, Olympic triangle, laid / passage course ∙Can plan for expected manoeuvres for a given course ∙Knows the basic Rules of Racing |
| Communication | ∙As crew, can communicate effectively within a team ∙Knows what information to transmit to the afterguard – and how often and when to transmit it |
RACING PRE-REQUISITES
- Water confident.
- Over 16 years or 12 years with a participating guardian.
- Completed Start Crewing, Start Helming and Spinnakers (or equivalent skills)
WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?
Anyone wanting to learn the fundamentals of racing a Keelboat.
NEXT STEPS
Following the Racing Course there are a number of options to continue your sailing:
- Repeat your Racing course to consolidate your knowledge and achieve all outcomes.
- Join a crew looking for members and start club racing.
COST $550