Training for juniors - SASA Novice 1

There have been a number of initiatives undertaken by SA Sailing in the past two years and the most important of these was the establishment of the SA Sailing Academy. The aim of the Academy is to provide an internationally accredited training programme for both Sailors and Coaches. IYC has made it their business to ensure that the coaches and the training offered comply with these standards and that the club is a recognised SA Sailing Academy training institution. The SA Sailing Academy training programme consists of SASA Level 1- 4 Modules but it must be noted that IYC only offers the SASA Level 1& 2 Module at this stage.

Who is the course for?
The training offered by IYC during the SASA Level 1 Module course is focussed on beginners between the ages of 9 and 13. While the course is also suitable for young sailors who have crewed for Dad and want to sail on the own, it does start with the very basics and builds up to a solo sailing competence.

How Long is the course?
The course is run over a period of six afternoons, weather permitting, and the total training time is approximately 18 hours. It is essential that the sailors can swim as one of the activities is a 25m swim with a PFD (lifejacket).

What will be learnt ?
The course content has been prescribed by the SA Sailing Academy and the Sailor will receive an official SA Sailing Academy Log Book on the successful completion of the SASA Level 1 Module. Some of the competencies covered by the course are:

Knots - Reef, Figure 8, Sheet bend, Bowline, Round turn & 2 half hitches
Sailing terms – Bow, Stern, Fore & Aft, Port & Starboard
Rigging & De-rigging the boat
Capsize & stay with the boat
Boat & Rigging parts
Tacking
Granny Tack
Gybing
Points of Sail
Right of way
Launching & Landing a boat

How much does it cost?
The current costs are as follows:
Non-Member: R 350.00 per Novice per course
Club Member: R 175.00 per Novice per course

Note: It is important to note that these prices might change and it would be advisable to verify this with the coach or the committee member for Juniors.

Loan of boats
Boats and Lifejackets are provided for the duration of the Novice training course and during the course training hours only. Children are encouraged to obtain their own boats.

Note: It is important to bear in mind that second hand boats do not depreciate to any significant degree (as long as they are looked after) and the purchase price is usually recovered when the boat is sold after a few seasons use, as children grow out of them and change to a bigger boat.

Club Facilities
IYC has all of the facilities needed for enjoyable family sailing, both on and off the water such as:

• A well run galley which provides meals and refreshments during all club events (Sundays)
• Change rooms with hot showers
• Safe lock-up boat parking and mast storage
• A full calendar of sailing activities through the sailing season
• Access to one of the safest and prettiest stretches of water in the Peninsula, with full viewing of all racing activities

SA Sailing Academy Level 1 Training Module

1.	Clothing & Equipment Be able to select correct sailing gear Be able to identify correct PFD
2.	Safety, Emergency Equipment & Precautions Be able to explain why PFD is worn
3.	Physical Conditions (weather) Be able to demonstrate an awareness of on & off-shore winds & their implications Be able to state where to obtain relevant weather information
4.	Sports Knowledge Be able to identify the next course in sailing
5.	Waterman ship Be able to swim 25m fully clothed with PFD
6.	Rigging Be able to position a boat head to wind Be able to identify the main parts of the sail and their controls Be able to identify the spars & rigging Be able to identify the Rudder & Centreboard
7.	Rope work All sailors will be able to describe what the following knots are used for & demonstrate that they can tie them. Reef knot Figure 8 Secure a rope in a cleat
8.	Sailing Theory & Background Be able to demonstrate an awareness of other water users Be able to demonstrate the basic Rule of the Road a boat on starboard having priority over one on port
9.	Launching & Recovery Be able to demonstrate how to secure a boat to a dolly Be able to manoeuvre a fully rigged boat on a dolly while taking other boats, overhead wires & wind into account
10.	Capsize Recovery Be able to explain the importance of staying with the boat in the event of a capsize
11.	Man Overboard Recovery Not applicable for dingy
12.	Sailing Techniques & Manoeuvres. All sailors will: Be able to identify the wind direction using typical indicators Have reached or sailed across the wind Have stopped the boat (lying to) Have tacked the boat Be able to get the boat out of "irons" Have sailed upwind Have sailed downwind Have gybed the boat
13.	Racing. All sailors will: Be able to identify the different classes of boats sailed locally Know how to make contact with their local sailing clubs