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Batemans Bay Yachting Co. 
ABN 32 548 267 185
Marina Slipway, 27a Beach Road
Batemans Bay NSW 2536 
Australia
Phone 61 2 4472 2747
Mobile 0427 722 747
Fax 61 2 4472 3801

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Sailing School

BBYC02. 'Learn To Sail' Introductory Certificate. 

The 'Learn to Sail' Introductory Certificate Course consists of 2 x 4 hour lessons.
On completion you will receive Course Notes, an Australian Yachting Federation Logbook
and a Certificate. Refreshments and wet weather gear will be provided. Please bring a hat,
warm clothing, white soled shoes, sun screen and any special dietary items you may require.

Sailing Course - Syllabus Outline 

An introduction to sailing and working aboard a sailing yacht in sheltered waters.
The course covers the following: 

Personal safety: Safety equipment use and stowage. Suitable clothing and footwear. 
Ropework: Securing ropes to cleats. Coiling and care of ropes and sheets.
Knot tying - Round turn & two half hitches, reef knot, bowline. 
Working as Sheet-Hand: Safe and correct use of winches. Hardening-in, easing-out, checking and securing. 
The Compass: Bearing and steering compass. 
The Chart: Scale, Land / sea definition. Depths in metres and fathoms.
Steering: Steering while under sail. 
Anchors: Anchoring and mooring. 


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