Sailing licence category D
Training program
The sailing yacht and its equipment. Setting and hoisting sails, reefing, sail trim. Sailing according to wind and compass on various courses.
Tacking, jibing, Q-tacking, turning on both sides, tacking. Shooting at buoy and jetty,
“Man overboard” maneuver. General seamanship (knots, manning the ship, ship safety, basics of ship handling). Preparation for the category D examination.
Training field
Our training area is the lower Lake Zurich basin between Zurich Wollishofen and Zurich Tiefenbrunnen. We usually start our sailing lessons from our mooring at the north pier of Zurich Wollishofen harbor.
Groups
In groups of up to 3 people or in individual lessons (private lessons) from the port of Zurich-Wollishofen. We are also happy to give you private lessons on your own boat.
Training duration
The duration of the course is approx. 12 to 18 lessons of 2 hours, depending on your personal background, until you are ready to take the exam.
Depending on your wishes and availability, the sailing school can be completed in blocks as a half-day course, full-day course or in lessons of 120 minutes each. We will be happy to discuss with you the most suitable option and its advantages and disadvantages.
Execution
Our lessons are held in all weathers, as far as the safety of the boat and crew allows. Special sailing clothing is not necessary, except for shoes with a light-colored non-slip sole (e.g. sneakers). Students should bring their own rainwear (oilskins). There are inexpensive all-purpose rainwear in outdoor sports stores which are sufficient for the course. Changing facilities are available on our training ship.
Teaching material
Our specially developed comprehensive training materials are included in the training price and will be given to you in your first lesson.
Training times
January to December, by individual arrangement with you, from Monday to Sunday from approx. 8°° to approx. 21°°, depending on the season and daylight.
Insurance
Personal accident insurance is the responsibility of the student; the ROBINA Yacht School cannot accept any liability. Damage caused by the student to the school boat and equipment is covered by the hull insurance flat rate.
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