Fundamental Course

Goal: Teach steering and collision avoidance

Skill Level 1

Rules of the Road

Steering

Tack/Gybe

Safety Position

Keeps campers together. Minimal upwind, especially if they stay close to the marks. Concentrate on steering. Tiller towards trouble. Proper trim is secondary. Make sure they all go the same direction. Reverse direction for variety. Add stop/start on whistle for safety position.