Large Yacht Sailing Basics Stockholm

These popular basic courses on a larger sailyacht are based in Viggbyholm, Täby and take us on a trip to the Stockholm archipelago. We live aboard, 4 days, 3 nights on our large and spacious 50 foot Beneteau 50 with seating for 6 participants. The boat has 5 cabins, a large lounge with kitchen and necessary security equipment.

The course gives you a lot of sailing but also maneuvering and addition with larger boats. We also go through easier navigation and of course give-away rules (included in all our courses). Our instructors are experienced and with Yachtsmans diploma Class VIII. The courses give you Sailing certificate 1 and if you have this and Yachtmans certificate (Förarintyg), you can get Sailing Certificate 2. (Sailing certificates for an additional fee, see registration.)

Providing (food and beverage purchases) is made by Sailstar before the start of the course, food and drink costs are added at cost and a dinner at an archipelago restaurant is not included in the course fee.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

No prerequisites, this is a basic course. However, participants must be able to swim 200 meters in open water.

LOCATION

Viggbyholm, Täby (20 km northeast of Stockholm city) Daily courses 09.00 – 16.00

DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED

Course book „The basics of sailing“ included

COURSE LANGUAGE

The instructors are Swedish and English speaking.

COURSE CONTENTS

The course gives you a lot of sailing but also maneuvering and addition with larger boats. We also go through easier navigation and of course give-away rules (included in all our courses). Our instructors are experienced and with Yachtsmans diploma Class VIII. The courses give you Sailing certificate 1 and if you have this and Yachtmans certificate (Förarintyg), you can get Sailing Certificate 2. (Sailing certificates for an additional fee, see registration.)

– Basics of sailing, sailing in different directions
– Basics of sailing, go higher and lower
– Basics of sailing, tacks and gybes, windeye
– Winds, wind forces, read winds
– Read weather, interpret a forecast
– Terms of sailing
– Seafare and safety, man-over-board (man-over-board not on dinghy courses)
– Knots
– Throw ropes
– Give-way rules
– Rigging
– Sail care
– Navigation light
– Boat handling, maneuvering and docking, anchorage
– Trim of the boat and sail, the bow of the sail, cunningham, outhaul, kick, rigg tension, balance in the boat