Level 2 Training Course - Becoming a competent light wind sailor

Having completed the Level 1 course you will now be ready to go further and to master sailing a dinghy in good conditions.

Again, this course is very much a "hands on course" and most of the time is spent out on the boats with your instructor near-by.

By the end of the course you will be able to sail a triangular course, on all points of sailing, in a controlled manner and you will be grinning from ear to ear too. Such is the feeling of achievement you get when you have mastered the basics.

You'll be using the club's training boats, the Laser Picos, the RS Feva's and Wayfarer and again, we'll supply all the equipment and instruction you'll need.

The syllabus includes the following;

• Sailing a boat to windward
• Across the wind
• Away from the wind

The "5 Essentials"

Can This Boat Sail Correctly

Can - Centreboard and its use.

Trim - How to trim the boat

Balance - How to balance the boat

Sail - settings for all points of sailing.

Correctly - how to get to go where you want to.

Also, Rules of the Road, basic meteorology and weather forecasting, more knots and lots on safety and the importance of wearing the right clothing and keeping warm.

When is it?

Courses are run once a month subject to a minimum number of participants. Current dates are:

9th/10th April, 7th/8th May, 11th/12th June, 9th/10th July, 13th/14th Aug, 10th/11th Sept, 8th/9th Oct.

How much does it cost?

HBSC Members: £75

Non-members: £175 for the course +£25 temporary membership

How do I book?

Download the Course Booking Form and send the completed form with payment to:

Training Team, Herne Bay Sailing Club, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent. CT6 6BA.

When we receive your booking, we'll be in touch to confirm your course place soon!

Any questions? Give us a call 07830097334 or email by using this contact form.