Basic Sailing Courses

  • Introducing the boat and safety rules.
  • Introducing fixed and running rigging on the boat.
  • Basic seamanship terms and knots.
  • Preparing the boat for sea.
  • Leaving/coming into port.
  • Manoeuvering with engine, steering technics.
  • Anchoring, coming stern to, coming alongside.
  • Logic of sailing, hoisting and lowering the sails.
  • Basic sailing trims (Luff - Close/Broad Reach - Scud).
  • Manoeuvring under sail (Tacking & Gybing).
  • Reefing sails (reducing the sail area).
  • Introducing navigation, using chart & compass.
  • Basic VHF usage, communication rules.
  • International regulations preventing collusion at sea.
OUR INSTRUCTOR
Aykut Kayar
Deck Officer/Yacht Master

(Meet our instructor)