Duration of course: 2 days

This course introduces the students to the following fundamental topics necessary to be able to steer a yacht:

1. The yacht

• Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails

2. Ropework

• Ability to tie the following knots:
  • Figure of eight
  • Figure of eight
  • Two half hitches
  • Bowline

3. Underway

• Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail
• Can steer a yacht under sail or power

4. Rules of the Road

• Can keep an efficient lookout at sea

5. Meteorology

• Knows where to obtain a weather forecast

6. Man overboard recovery

• Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard

7. Clothing and equipment

• Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids

8. Emergency equipment and precautions

• Is aware of hazards on board a yacht
• Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency

(Source: Royal Yachting Association Syllabus and Logbook G15/10)

Transport Move Close National and some international flights land at Cape Town International Airport. The airport is approximately an hour’s drive from our office in Langebaan. Car rentals from airport/Cape Town There are drop-off points for the following rental car companies in Langebaan: Avis Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 2807 Europcar Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 1006 Airport transfers Cape Shuttles Contact person: Bill Spurling Contact number: +27 (0)82 677 4672 E-mail address: bilros@telkomsa.net

Arrival Arrangements Move Close ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS If the need be, we can assist you in making arrangements to meet your transport and alternative accommodation needs. We make use of a registered shuttle service between Cape Town and Langebaan. EVENING BEFORE COURSE STARTS (only by prior arrangement) We can meet you the day before your course starts between 17:00 and 18:00 at our office. Please make arrangements with our office prior to your arrival. THE MORNING THE COURSE STARTS Please meet us at the Atlantic Yachting Office at the Club Mykonos Marina, Agora Square at 08:30. After the first day theory courses will commence at 08:30am and finish by 17:00.