Beginner Camp

Goals & Content
A graduate of the Beginner Camp will master these General Skills:
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Wind Direction
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Rigging/ Unrigging
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Knots/ Lines
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Rules of the Road
A successful Beginner Sailor will possess these Beginner Boathandling Skills:
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Departure/ Landing
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Steering
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Safety Position
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Tacking
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Points of Sail
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Jibing
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Capsize Recovery
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Getting Out of Irons
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Upwind Sailing
A Bow Mar Beginner Graduate must also:
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Retain an understanding of all content covered
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Comfortable maneuvering a sailboat on the water alone
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Demonstrate calmly what to do during an emergency
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Person in water recovery
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Show maturity on the water