Upon completion of Level 1, the student should be unafraid of the boat or capsizing. They should be able to rig the boat, safely leave the dock, demonstrate the basic points of sail making adjustments to sail and helm under direction, return to the dock and properly derig the boat, all in winds up to 5kts. Demonstrate basic obstacle avoidance (tiller-towards-trouble) and rules of the road (power/sail).
| Level 1 | Beginner Learn-to-Sail |
| Camp rules | Knowledge of Camp rules |
| PFD | Demonstrate proper use of PFD |
| Enter boat | Demonstrate proper balance when entering boat |
| Capsize | Capsize procedure, scoop method, able to self-rescue |
| Wind | Identify wind indicators and wind direction accurately |
| Knots | Figure 8, cleat, square, coil and secure |
| Rig/derig | Properly rig/derig all equipment and secure boat |
| Departure | Properly prepare making allowance for wind, safely enter boat, set sail |
| Steering | Basic control; constant contact; reasonably steady course; TTT |
| Tack/gybe | Turn in right direction |
| Trim | Sail trim sufficient to make way on all headings |
| Safety position | Proper heading, sails luffing, complete stop |
| Docking | Gently return, full stop near dock |
| Weather | Demonstrate basic weather precautions; sunscreen, storm approach |
| Sails | Properly fold/roll sails and store |
| Rules of the road | Demonstrate tiller-towards-trouble |
| Rules of the road | Manual/sail/power, barges over all |
| Courses | Reaching oval and figure 8 (reaches only) |
| Nomenclature | Hull, bow, stern, port, stbd, mast, boom, sprit, gooseneck, rudder, tiller, sheets, daggerboard, halyd, battens, vang, points of sail |