This weekend, everyone was assessed for their Level 1 or Level 2 Powerboating Certificate
On the early morning of the Fancy Dress Competition, Sharon dropped by the club to bring the rescue crew gorge walking.
Last Wednesday, the group set off on the DART for Bray to visit the aquarium, Sea Life.
On the first Monday of mid-term, Sharon revisited the club to bring the older crews out snorkelling.
On Saturday the 23rd of October, Sharon brought the first and second crews orienteering.
Kites and Wires 1
Aim
To introduce you to the thrills and spills of sailing with spinnakers and trapezes.
Previous Knowledge
You will be expected to have completed or have experience equivalent to the Improving Skills course.
Duration
4 - 10 days.
Types of Boats
For this course you will be using sailing dinghies or catamarans equipped with spinnakers and trapezes. Keelboat sailors only use spinnakers. Except for Keelboat courses, boats used for spinnaker or trapeze may be different types.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the course. However, your instructor may also choose to use a formal practical assessment of boat handling skills and a short written paper or oral interview in assessing your level of background knowledge.



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