Spinnakers course @ NCYC

The Spinnakers course is a further and slightly specialised step on the Australian Sailing accredited pathway to learning to sail a small inshore keelboat.

It is an ideal course for adults and teenagers (16yrs+) who are looking to progress their sailing skills to include the fun & challenge of using symmetrical & asymmetrical spinnakers.

Using a third sail when sailing across or downwind ultimately helps you get to your destination sooner!

Knowing how to use spinnakers is a highly regarded crewing skill and one of the key elements of a Bow-person or Trimmers role on a boat.
 

Course Description

This course covers all the skills required to hoist, trim and drop a symmetrical spinnaker.

Upon completion of the 12-hour course, participants will understand how to hoist a spinnaker and set using either a spinnaker pole or by “floating”.

You will learn how to correctly trim the spinnaker to get maximum benefit from the extra sail area on various angles of wind including pole position & height.

Spinnaker trim when gybing and how to gybe the pole will be covered and then you will learn how to drop the kite quickly & efficiently and so it’s ready to go back up again without any tangles!

The course also briefly covers asymmetrical spinnaker theory.

This course is highly recommended for those who have completed the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses or those who have established sailing skills. You are NOT required to have completed the Start Skippering course in order to enrol in the Spinnakers course.

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Course Overview

This courses introduces you to the fun and challenge of using an asymmetrical and/or a symmetrical spinnaker.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident, and the skills, knowledge and experience gained in at least the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have grasped fundamental sailing skills and want to learn how to use spinnakers; asymmetrical and/or symmetrical. 

Course Outcome

You will gain your Spinnakers completion certificate.