First lessons on the water, with an instructor
Ready when: Knots and the parts of the boat (b1) and Wind and points of sail (b2) done and the child swims.
What the coach teaches
The life jacket on and adjusted; launching and bringing the boat back in; steering with the tiller; setting the sail; tacking (turning the front of the boat through the wind) and controlling speed; stopping head to wind and starting again; the rules for avoiding other boats; first sails in light wind close to the shore.
At home, safe only
Knots and the parts of the boat (b1) and Wind and points of sail (b2); pass a stick (the tiller) and a rope (the mainsheet) from hand to hand behind your back.
Ask the club
The lesson stage, how many children per instructor, the life jacket and rescue boat policy, the safety check before the first lesson.
What you can see from the side
The child steers and sets the sail without panic.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The instructor passes the stage.
Stop and get a coach when
The child is cold, frightened or tired; return to shore.
Basic is done when the instructor passes the stage.
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