On completion of Level 3, the student should be entirely self-reliant and able to demonstrate all points of sail with proficiency in winds up to 15kts. Racing will be introduced with starting sequences, consistent roll tacks and the concept of Corinthian sportsmanship. Demonstrate advanced rules for avoidance (mark rounding) and understand basic sail theory and rig tuning. They should be able to identify the skills they are demonstrating and correct mistakes they may be making. Introduce other boating skills for TAs (outboards, towing, trailering).
Level 3 | Advanced Learn-to-Sail/Beginner Racing |
| Knots | Rolling hitch, line heave 50ft |
| Teamwork | Roles, communication, balance, sail controls (upwind and wing/wing) |
| Boat Handling | Demonstrate consistent coordinated execution of all maneuvers (roll tacks, S-gybes, roundings, accel/decelerations) including proper balance and trim |
| Steering | Maintain tight course upwind on telltales; pinching and footing |
| Trim | Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of cunningham, outhaul, vang, traveller |
| Balance | Sail without rudder 50yds |
| Courses | Triangle, box, windward-leeward, Gold Cup, Harry-A, gates |
| Rules of the road | Sportsmanship, starting sequences, racing definitions. |
| Nomenclature | Backstay, diamonds, hounds, rudder cheeks, thwart, freeboard, gunwale, gaff/lateen/sloop sails, sloop/ketch/yawl sail plans, pram/scow/catamaran/skiff hulls |
| Nomenclature | Racing definitions, sail draft, lift/header |
| Theory | Advanced sail theory (vector physics), angle of attack, draft depth, twist, polars, sail manufacture techniques, rig tuning |
| Seamanship | Tune standing rigging from a tuning guide |
| Seamanship | Prepare a boat for trailering |
| Seamanship | Demonstrate proper outboard safety and operation; outboard motor parts |
| Seamanship | Demonstrate proper on water towing techniques |
| Seamanship | Familiarity with rigging details of all sail camp boats |