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RYA G20Sail · beginner

Start Yachting

A weekend afloat introducing basic sailing skills, safety, and life aboard a cruising yacht. No prior experience required.

Syllabus Highlights

4 sections · 5 topics · 118 outcomes

Key topics & assessment areas

Full RYA syllabus →

Prerequisite Knowledge

Before you book

No prior experience required. This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Level · beginner

Where we run it

Available locations

  • Fornells, Menorca

    Menorca

  • RCMB, Barcelona

    Barcelona

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Course Content

What you'll cover

01

Introduction & Safety

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
02

Core Skills

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
03

Assessment & Certification

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min

RYA Syllabus

Learning outcomes

01

Knowledge of Sea Terms and Parts of a Boat

3 outcomes

Boat & rig terminology

  • 1.1aNames the main parts of a yacht and rigging
  • 1.1bIdentifies sails and their controls
  • 1.1cUses correct terms for direction and points of sail
02

Sail Handling

4 outcomes

Setting and handing sails

  • 2.1aHoists, sets and lowers mainsail and headsail
  • 2.1bReefs sails under instruction

Basic boat handling under sail

  • 2.2aSteers a compass course and by the wind
  • 2.2bTacks and gybes the yacht
03

Ropework

2 outcomes

Knots

  • 3.1aTies figure-of-eight, bowline, round turn and two half hitches, clove hitch, reef knot
  • 3.1bHandles and coils a rope safely
04

Safety on Board

3 outcomes

Personal safety

  • 4.1aWears a lifejacket correctly and knows when to wear one
  • 4.1bUnderstands the safety brief and location of safety equipment
  • 4.1cResponds appropriately to a man overboard alarm

Upcoming Sessions

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