Adult Small Boat
Small boat sailing is a simple, inexpensive way to get started in the sport. The fundamental basics of sailing are most easily learned in small boats.
Adult sailing classes are taught on RS QUEST boats. Please before you sign up, make sure to read our Admissions Policy
RS Quest
About the boat
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Type: 2 to 4 person Dinghy (365kg max crew weight)
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Typical Weight Range: 130-160kg
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Length: 4.29m (14'1")
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Beam: 1.83m (6'0")
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Hull weight: 140kg (309lbs)
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About: a modern family or training dinghy with features that move the game forward. Also a popular racing boat, and it is used in a variety of regattas around the world.
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Speed scale: 3/5
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Class recognition: no
Learn To Sail Program
About the curriculum
Designed to provide a structured learning path for each student to follow as they develop their sailing skills. Based on a building block approach, this program will develop the essential skills every student need to become a sailor and move up the ladder to other advanced sailing programs.
Levels
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Days per level
A minimum of 4 days are required to pass each level.
Hours per day
Each lesson-day is 3-hour session
Methods used for teaching
Lectures (briefings)
Demonstrations
Land drills
Waters drills
Debriefings (reviews)
Categories of training
Safety
Seamanship
Boat handling
Rules of the road
Sportsmanship
Racing (optional)
Considerations
Some students pick up the sport quickly, while others may repeat Level 1 multiple times before advancing to Level 2 Intermediate. The determining factors for progressing from one level to the other are skills, ability and comprehension of concepts and theory.
