What to bring

Compulsory

• Hat
• Shoes that can be worn in the water. Ie Sneakers or reef shoes 
• Sunscreen
• Shorts and sleeved shirt (thermal tops are good)
• If it is cold, fleece jumper or multiple thermals (that can get wet)
• Water (drink bottle)
• Snacks (preferably in a lunch box)

Recommended

• Sunglasses
• Bathers
• Waterproof “spray jacket”
• Towel
• Plastic bag for wet shoes and clothes
• Pen and paper to take notes
• Wetsuit if you have available
• Please do not bring any valuables or wear jewellery that can be lost in sand or water

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Course Overview

This course focuses on sailing in stronger winds and introducing extra equipment like spinnaker and trapeze to leverage the full boat potential on the water.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident, and you should have the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Sailing 2 course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to continue developing their sailing skills in dinghies. 

Course Outcome

You will gain your Better Sailing completion certificate. 

 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.