Sailing With Spinnakers Course

During this course you will learn to sail a dinghy competently with an asymmetric spinnaker, including:

• Rigging a spinnaker

•  Performing spinnaker hoist, gybe and drop as helm and crew
•  The concept of apparent wind
•  Capsize recovery with a spinnaker

Course pre-requisites: Sailing skills to stage 4

Dinghy Course Programme

Course duration: 2 days

Minimum age: 

Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:6

Provided with the course: 

You will need to bring:

Essentials:

• Wetsuit:  Staying warm will help you to concentrate on the fun stuff.

• Sturdy footwear: sailing boots or footwear you don’t mind getting wet. You don’t want to stub your toe.
• Waterproof sunscreen and sunglasses floating or with a strap.
• Hat: Baseball hat will keep the sun off your face and sun out of your eyes.
• Water bottle: Stay hydrated! Aim for a reusable bottle to minimize plastic waste.
• Lunch and snacks: Pack light, energy-rich foods that won’t get squished in your bag.
• Towel and change of clothes: It’s highly likely you’ll get wet – and most likely capsized! Be prepared to dry off and change into something comfortable afterwards.

Optional but helpful:

• Gloves: Protect your hands from rope burns and blisters. They don’t have to be sailing gloves, any light gloves with good grip are ideal.

• Waterproof bag: Keep your valuables safe and dry. However, any valuable items should be left at home or in the sailing club.
• First-aid kit: Always be prepared for minor bumps and scrapes.
• Sense of humour and adventurous spirit: Sailing can be both challenging and exhilarating. Embrace the unexpected and be ready to laugh it off!

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.