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International Yacht Training
Bronze Level 1

BRONZE LEVEL – START SAILING – DINGHY PROGRAMMECOURSE SYLLABUS, FRAMEWORK AND DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE

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3 to 5-day course/camp for juniors from 7 to 12 who have never sailed before, which includes an intro to sailing skills and knowledge to get safely afloat under supervision.

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The successful participant will be able to rig,  launch, sail a triangular course return the boat safely to shore, and understand and name the parts of the boat they are sailing.

 

After completing this course the successful participant will be able to sail a boat competently in all possible directions in light winds.

Certificate and/or Documentation:


Options:


1. School buys blank paper certificates to give out at end of course

a. Candidates will not be in IYT database
b. School does not return data to us

 

2. School buys blank paper certificates AND order the plastic credit card style certificates
online.

a. Candidates will be in IYT database.


3. School buys only plastic certificates online

a. School gives candidate a ‘temporary certificate’ which school can print on site using
the IYT temporary certificate template (provided by IYT in word format)

 

Candidate/Instructor Ratio:

 

  • IYT recommends no more than 12 students to 1 instructor for theory courses

  • Practical Instructor to student ratio will depend upon the dinghy type, age and skill level of

the student, how sheltered the waters are, proximity of beach/base and weather conditions
but it is recommended:

  • 1 certified instructor (in a power boat) running a course for 5 or 6 students/boats on

the water, supported by a second powerboat with a parent/club boatman.

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INTERNATIONAL YACHT TRAINING WORLDWIDE

  • while the instructor may be engaged concentrating on one particular student, the  second powerboat is watching the rest of the dinghies/students.

  • The training area is close to shore.


Specific Staff Requirements: Instructors will be appropriately qualified to teach dinghy courses.
 

Teaching Facilities and Equipment:

Facility:    Approved by IYT:
                   IYT Member School’s classrooms
                   IYT Member School’s vessels


Course Equipment:         As needed for dinghy instruction:

                                              Dinghies equipped with all necessary equipment for safe handling.
                                              Ropes/lines, cleats suggested for practice work


Teaching Aids:


Visual Aids:                IYT Supporting Course Notes
Textbook(s):              as above
Reference Books:    None
 

Teaching Timetable
The school may be flexible in the way and order that the course is delivered. However the syllabus MUST be covered and the candidates assessed to the Depth of Knowledge outlined
below.
Exam Policy
There is no formal written exam. Candidates will however be assessed during the practical
modules and meet the minimum competencies defined in the Depth of Knowledge section below and as listed on the Dinghy Bronze – Start Sailing – Instructor Checklist.

 

Time to get in touch and find out MORE

 Java Yachting run the International Yacht Training Bronze Level 1 course through out the year.

Why not contact us NOW and check out available dates and we will look forward to meeting you on the water in Phuket and Krabi SOON.

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