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Keelboat Instructor Endorsement
National Sailing Scheme
This Endorsement Course is for Instructors who have completed their initial training on dinghies but also want to instruct in keelboats.
This is a practical course with an element of theory. Candidates will be assessed on a continuous basis afloat.
The Course will include:
- A Pre-entry style sailing assessment which includes:
- Sailing on all points of sail
- Sail a tight circular course, one tack, one gybe
- Sail a 'follow-my-leader' course
- Pick up a man-overboard dummy
- Come alongside (this could be a windward or leeward shore)
- Anchoring
- Basic principles of instructing on a keelboat
- Training beginners and improvers
- How to adapt man-overboard recovery
Eligibility:
Dinghy Instructor Qualification
Valid First Aid Certificate
Keelboat sailing experience
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £195
If you wish to discuss this course in more detail, please contact us.