Sailing Skills Equipment – knowledge of board, rig, personal equipment Weather and sailing conditions – assessment of wind direction and strength and adaption of equipment Rigging the boat and sailing theory Launching Coming alongside Crewing Helming ‘Five essentials’ sail set, balance, trim, centreboard and course Steering, Close Haul, Reaching, Running, Tacking, Gybing, Sailing a three point course Knowledge of sailing, eg port and starboard Capsize and man overboard procedure Knowledge Knowledge should be assessed through performance and oral questioning. Assessment Criteria Candidates should be assessed to demonstrate both isolated skills and in normal performance conditions. Level 1 Candidates will demonstrate:
most of the criteria to place them at the top of the level below
the ability to consistently perform effectively the whole range of skills to a high standard, selecting the appropriate sail set, techniques and course to maximise speed
the ability to consistently and effectively helm over a three point course showing a high standard of execution of the five essentials and port/starboard sailing in demanding water and/or wind conditions
the ability to sail on all points of sailing taking appropriate consideration of wind and water conditions in terms of planning, safety and equipment selection
the ability to perform a rescue in a man overboard situation
knowledge of applicable theory and equipment will be evident in decision making and performance and will be of a high standard
Level 2 Candidates will demonstrate:
most of the criteria to place them at the top of the level below
the ability to consistently perform effectively the whole range of skills to a good standard, selecting the appropriate sail set, techniques and course to maximise speed
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