MBSC SAILING COURSES
MBSC run a sailing course each year, over a three week period in June/July. The course caters for sailors ranging in age from eight to eighteen and provides a variety of ISA Certified Levels to suit particular ages and sailing ability.
The ISA levels for 2010 include:
- Level 1: Start sailing. Beginners level. Sailors with no sailing experience.
- Level 2: Basic skills. Sailors become more competent at basic sailing manoeuvres.
- Level 1 & 2 (combined): Start sailing and Basic skills (over 12s only).
- Level 3: Improving skills A. Sailors focus on rigging, capsize recovery, sailing knowledge, boat handling, coastal knowledge and weather.
- Level 4 - Racing: Sailors specialise in racing preparation and techniques. Modules include, Kites & Wires, Advanced Boat Handling, Go Racing 1.
The instructing team is highly motivated and talented and ensures safety, learning and fun for every sailor at all times. In 2009, we were delighted to have an excellent team of instructors – 9 junior instructors, 2 racing coaches, 1 club coach, 7 helpers and 1 senior instructor - and over 100 sailors taking part in the course.
Mornings are full of energy, with everyone arriving at the club for 9:30 and hopefully down the slip and onto the water shortly after, led by the enthusiastic team of instructors. Lunch time is a great highlight, with a well deserved break, a trip to Freddies and a catch up with everyone in the park. Back out on the water for the afternoon for another session full of fun and learning.
Friday's are jam packed with fancy dress and the ‘Junior Champs’ (involving every member of the course racing together for fantastic prizes). The sailing course day out is yet another fun and exciting adventure. In 2009 we were blessed with a light breeze and sunny skies so we headed off to White Bay for the day! With every boat pulled up onto the sandy beach we enjoyed a great day of BBQs, games, swimming and sunshine!
Overall the course is a fantastic experience for every member, developing advanced sailing skills and social skills while making new friends and having fun along the way. There is no better way to spend three weeks on the water!
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Click here for photographs of the 2009 Sailing Course.
Click here for 2010 application form.
