Intermediate Sailing (Weekdays & Weekend)

Intermediate sailing is aimed at sailors who have become proficient at sailing basics in our beginner fleet and are looking to take the next step. Sailing the Laser, students will develop boat handling and sail trim skillsets geared towards racing, higher wind sailing, and progression onto skiffs and catamarans.

If this class is full, get the relevant waitlist role on the Discord to be notified for the next lesson.

Prerequisites:

• JSCA and UBCSC member in good standing for the current season
• Wetsuit
• Passed Beginner Sailing, or equivalent experience

Course content:

• Become competent on the Laser, the only single-handed sailboat in our fleet
• Improve your skills on the water on a more nimble and unstable boat: sail trim and body weight position for better performance, roll tack, rudderless steerage, how to move in no wind
• Learn sailboat racing basics, so that you can take part in the races hosted by Jericho on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons

To pass the course:

• You can rig, de-rig, and take good care of the equipment from the beginning to the end of your session
• You are in control at all times and do not endanger yourself or others, from launching to racing close to other boats to landing
• You demonstrate competent control of the boat, including capsize recovery, sail fanning in no wind, rudderless steering in light wind
• You have a good sense of the weather and sea conditions for your skill level

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head instructor at headinstructor@ubcsailing.org.

Format: Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 17:00–20:00 | Sat 10:00–16:00