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Cat 1 - Hobie 16 Sailing with Clément (Jun 3 - 11)

  • 3 Jun 2023
  • 11 Jun 2023
  • 7 sessions
  • 3 Jun 2023, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (PDT)
  • 3 Jun 2023, 1:30 PM 5:30 PM (PDT)
  • 5 Jun 2023, 5:00 PM 8:00 PM (PDT)
  • 8 Jun 2023, 5:00 PM 8:00 PM (PDT)
  • 10 Jun 2023, 10:00 AM 2:00 PM (PDT)
  • 11 Jun 2023, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM (PDT)
  • 11 Jun 2023, 1:30 PM 4:30 PM (PDT)
  • Jericho Sailing Center
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Prerequisites:

  • proficient at intermediate level, double-handed
    • show up early, get changed, and rig a Vanguard in time for the start of the first session, which will be a skill test to assess that your level is sufficient for the course; you will need to demonstrate proficiency with all of the following as skipper, in up to 15kt wind:
      - care with equipment
      - situational awareness on and off the water
      - rigging
      - ramp handling
      - beach handling
      - launching
      - sailing upwind and downwind efficiently
      - precise handling including sail trim in all points of sail, particularly close hauled
      - controlled tacks and gybes with clean exits and an emphasis on heading control
      - capsize recovery
      - simulated man overboard recovery
  • wetsuit
  • the Hobie 16 is a wet boat, and during lessons you will spend a lot more time in the water than you would in a regular relaxed sail


Passing criteria (as per the C1 checklist):

  • same as the prerequisites, this time on the Hobie 16, plus:
  • capsize recovery in light winds, with the help of a waterbag
  • time and conditions permitting, rudderless and backwards sailing


The Cat 1 course introduces members to multihull sailing on our Hobie 16s. Students learn the basics of sailing a catamaran while also being introduced to trapezing. The Hobie 16 makes for a fun introduction to catamaran sailing as it picks up good speed but is rather uncomplicated compared to our other catamarans.
The main handling difficulties when moving up from intermediate monohulls are:
- sailing upwind: tacks are slower and through a larger angle; one will easily end up in irons if not properly set close hauled before the tack, or mishandling the jib
- the stable boat will keep sailing away in case of a man overboard
- capsize recovery requires proper technique in higher winds, and can be extremely difficult especially for lighter crew in very light winds

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Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St., Vancouver BC V6R 4K5
Like most of Vancouver, the Jericho Sailing Centre is located on unceded, traditional and ancestral territory of the Coast Salish Peoples,
including the territories of xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) - What does that mean?

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