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Yaching course

  • 15-05-2018 7:04pm
    #1
    GlobalSun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm planning on taking a yaching "taster"/course with INSS.

    I've never gone sailing before, so I've had very limited exposure thus far.

    Therefore, I'd like to get some advice on what to expect as a new starter, what to pay attention to ...

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,048 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Bring plenty of warm layers and sunscreen!

    They're well used to complete beginners and will take you through everything.

    Enjoy it! Is it a day/ half day/ weekend?


  • #3
    GlobalSun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 245 ✭✭GlobalSun


    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Bring plenty of warm layers and sunscreen!

    They're well used to complete beginners and will take you through everything.

    Enjoy it! Is it a day/ half day/ weekend?

    Thanks!

    Yes, it is a half day course. I thought I'd give it a shot with a couple of half day courses before taking the plunge to take a full on course.

    I'm definitely looking forward to it, though I'm not sure what to expect. I hope I like it. I heard of some people who were complete newbies and wound up in love with it!


  • #4
    heyitsfranklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭heyitsfranklin


    Enjoy! They'll guide you through everything so no worries.

    I'd say just try to remember some of the nautical/sailing terminology they'll be teaching you. Once you learn that it makes learning and taking instructions from the skipper a lot easier.

    If you want to jump ahead and prepare yourself to get the most out of the course, I'd say learn some of the terminology beforehand.

    A few examples below.

    Points of sail
    Points-of-sail-lrg.jpg

    Parts of a sailboat
    parts%20of%20a%20boat.bmp


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