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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.