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PEYC Practical Keelboat Skills
Tuesday 8th April 27th May 2025 (Due very low tide we will skip Tuesday 29th April)
Develop and practice your sailing skills over a block of six enjoyable sessions with fellow club members.
This instructor led course supporting progression from the RYA Keelboat level 2 curriculum will cover the 5 essentials and much more, each week building on the previous weeks learning. The sessions will commence with theory instruction in the clubhouse, practical sessions in the boats, followed by a de-brief in the clubhouse. There will be sundry hints and tips each week. This will support becoming an accredited PEYC helm.
Limited to a maximum of 8 students utilising the clubs two 707s.
Please note you should have a minimum of RYA level 2 certificate and be able sail a triangular course competently.
In addition to the reinforcing the five essentials the sessions will cover:
- Pontoon berthing, engine control, mooring, motoring, coming alongside.
- Rigging to suit conditions, sail setting on all points of sailing.
- Planning and sailing best course to destination and home.
- Balance, trim, boat control, man overboard, emergencies.
- Skippers role, managing the boat crew with clear communication.
- Racing basics, work out the course, starting, course made good.
- Incidental hints and tips, on cleats, rope coiling, knots, etc.
Last updated 7:03pm on 22 April 2025