Introduction to Catamaran Sailing (PUBLIC COURSE 2 DAYS) 2/9/23 & 9/9/23

Introduction to Catamaran Sailing (PUBLIC COURSE 2 DAYS) 2/9/23 & 9/9/23
From AUD $695.00
  • Duration: 10 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Western Australia
  • Product code: P2ABSF

An IYT Accredited Sailing School, Eventide delivers recreational sail training and private sailing experiences in Perth, Western Australia.

All training courses are on sailing catamaran Eventide, a 38 foot Lagoon.

The 2 day course provides practical on-water tuition covering the basics you need to know to handle a cat of this size in various conditions. The course covers key skills as outlined below.

COURSE FORMAT:

2 x 5 hour lessons (plus lunch break), in a small group of up to 6 participants. Couples encouraged! 

What’s included:

Syllabus:

  • Safety and safety equipment
  • Basic use of Chartplotter and instruments
  • Start and stop engines, select gears and manoeuvre under power
  • Safe anchoring techniques
  • Sail handling, rope work and knots
  • Setting the sails, safe use of winches
  • How to reef, when to do so (strong weather)
  • Steering under sail and sail trim
  • Points of sailing, upwind sailing, tacking
  • Downwind sailing, gybing
  • Basic right of way rules
  • Introduction to lateral, cardinal, isolated danger and special marks
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
  • Non-marking joggers or boat shoes
  • Casual and comfortable clothing for the predicted weather
  • Sun hat, sun glasses & sun screen
  • Gloves (optional)
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • ready to eat lunch and any extra drinks

We concentrate on specific skills required for day sailing, anchoring overnight and motoring.

A Sailing Eventide Sailing School certificate of Attainment is issued, which is suitable for Charter Companies in Australia.
We are an approved International Yacht Training (IYT) School. All training completed on the water. All training contributes to sea time hours if you are maintaining a log book. 

Log Books available for purchase


Includes:

  • Lifejackets & safety equipment
  • Course notes/materials & tuition
  • 5 hours each day on the water  (Sea time)
  • Morning tea - fruit, bottled water, tea, coffee, juice, biscuits
  • IYT  Course Completion Certificate


Departs:

  • Port Coogee 
  • Ample free parking onsite
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early, at 9.45am and meet on the Public Boardwalk directly opposite the The Coogee Boathouse at the end of Pantheon Avenue
  • Departs: 10am
  • Finish time: 3.30pm


Minimum Numbers:

Minimum of 4 participants required for this activity. 

If minimum numbers are not reached we will contact you to arrange an alternative date that suits you.

If a reschedule is not possible we will offer a full refund.

Find Your Sense of Sailing Adventure aboard Eventide