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Ready to master advanced techniques and sail confidently in challenging conditions? Sign up for our Level 3 Dinghy Sailing Course today! This is your chance to refine your skills, improve your racing tactics, and dominate the waves. Whether you’re aiming to compete or just want to push your limits, this course is designed for sailors like you.
The Dinghy Level 3 course is designed for sailors who have mastered the foundational and intermediate skills in Levels 1 and 2. This advanced course focuses on refining boat handling, optimizing performance, and developing tactical skills in strong wind conditions. Participants will enhance their ability to sail competitively and adapt to dynamic weather and wind patterns.
Planing in Strong Winds: Sail confidently in strong winds, achieving planing and control.
Advanced Dinghy Tuning: Adjust centerboard, mast rake, vang, cunningham, outhaul, and barber haulers to improve speed and handling.
Roll Tacking and Gybing: Perform efficient roll tacks and gybes with minimal speed loss.
Sailing Backwards: Control the dinghy while sailing backwards, understanding wind and sail dynamics.
Rudderless Sailing: Steer using weight distribution and sail trim without the rudder.
Wind Shift Detection: Detect and respond to wind shifts, adjusting course and trim.
Mark Rounding: Round marks precisely while maintaining speed.
Starting at the Correct End of the Line: Choose the best start line position based on wind and tactics.
Tactical Covering and Lee Bowing: Use covering and lee bowing to gain a strategic advantage.
Local Weather and Wind Strategy: Analyze local conditions to optimize sailing strategy.
Sailing Instructions and Racing Rules: Understand and follow racing rules and instructions.
Review of Levels 1 and 2 Competencies: Apply and refine all skills from Dinghy Levels 1 and 2.
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