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Racing 1

Aim

To introduce you to sail boat racing and develop your skills and knowledge to a level where you can comfortably race at club and inter club level in Ireland.

Previous Knowledge / Experience

You will be expected to have completed, or have experience equivalent to Improving Skills.

Duration

4 - 10 days.

Type of Boats

This course may be completed in any type of sailing dinghy, small keel boat or catamaran raced at club level in Ireland.  Your certificate will show what type of boat(s) you used.

Assessment

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. However, your instructor may also choose to use a formal practical assessment of boat handling skills and a short written paper or oral interview in assessing your level of background knowledge.