Beginner Camp

Goals

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• Comfortable maneuvering a sailboat on the water alone

• Comfortable sailing upwind

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how the wind effects a boat on the water

• Retain an understanding of all content covered

• Demonstrate what to do during an emergency

• Shows maturity on the water

• Master beginner skills and earn and a Beginner Skills Card in order to progress to Intermediate Camp

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Content

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• Understanding wind

• Tacking / Jibbing

• Knots / lines

• Points of Sail

• Person in water recovery

• Upwind sailing

• Emergency procedure