 | The Adult Beginner Course is a 5-day practical course, sailing Wayfarer dinghies from Middle Island. These courses are open to the public and follow the HKSF Level 1 and 2 syllabus. Courses are taught in English unless specifically identified in application. Please note that a student must complete the course in full to receive level 2 and we suggest that you carefully consult your diary before enrolling as course fees cannot be refunded. If you are unable to attend some of the practical days, make-up days may be arranged. Attendance is also most important as we have a very long waiting list for these courses and by not completing a course you will be preventing another student from taking part. |
 | By the end of the course the successful sailor will have a competent, safe, practical approach to the sailing of small open boats and will be capable of sailing and making seamanlike decisions in moderate conditions. The HKSF Level 3 can be attempted after completing the HKSF Level 1&2 and logging one season's worth of sailing (minimum 9 months). |
 | By the end of the course, the sailor should have a confident, safe, seamanlike approach to sailing and will be capable of handling a high-performance sailing dinghy in strong wind conditions. The HKSF Level 4 can be attempted after completing the HKSF Level 3 and logging one season's worth of sailing (minimum 9 months). Dates will be published as soon as they are confirmed |
 | The two-day Adult 420 Clinic includes an introduction to the 420. It is suitable for those sailors who have already completed HKSF Level 3 or who have equivalent experience. For those sailors who have already sailed on 420s the Clinic will cover more advanced skills including boat setup and understanding apparent wind sailing. Dates will be published as soon as they are confirmed - Day 1 - Introduction
- Day 2 - Setup, Spinnaker and Racing Skills
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 | Private lessons can be arranged for groups of between one and three students at Middle Island during weekdays. Private lessons must be reserved two weeks in advance. |
.jpg) | These sessions are aimed at providing adults with the opportunity to sail as part of a group. Sailing activities will be organised and safety boat services available. These sessions are ideal for sailors who have just passed the Beginner course Level 2 and for those who have not sailed for a while. Students must have passed the RHKYC Adult Beginner course at Level 2, or have equivalent experience. Any adult member who is on the Approved Helm List and non-members who can submit copies of certificates equivalent to RHKYC / HKSF Level 2 able join these sessions. The course fee includes the hire of dinghies, the provision of safety boat and Instructor coaching fees. Lunch is included except on distance sails. Every Supervised Sailing class will be allocated a topic and will focus more on particular skills. | TOPIC | CONTENT | REQUIREMENT | | Boat Handling | Smooth maneuvers and get rid of bad habits! | Level 2 or above | | Distance sail | Sail to Stanley or Po Toi. (Dependant on weather) | +18hrs logged | | Singlehanded Laser | Introduction and the chance to practice sailing on the Laser | +24hrs logged | | Racing | An introduction to Racing at Club Level, rules and tactics | +36hrs logged | | Spinnakers | Learn to rig and use a spinnaker. | +36hrs logged | | Level 3 preparation | Aimed at giving you an insight to the Level 3 course. | +48hrs logged | | 420 Clinic | Sail the high performance dinghy with Spinnaker & Trapeze in
strong wind condition | HKSF Level 3 or above plus 36hrs logged | | | | | |
 | Intro to Small Keelboat Sailing This two day course is aimed at students with no previous sailing experience. It will cover the basic skills for crewing and theory of Sailing including the different points of sailing and how to trim the sails according to wind. J80 Crew Course This three day course is aimed at sailors who have already completed the Level 1 & 2 dinghy beginner course or have equivalent experience. The course will cover specific J80 crew skills including her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, safety equipment, man overboard, and rules of the road. The goal will be for participants to become competent J80 crew! J80 One daySupervised Sailing These sessions are aimed at providing adults with the opportunity to sail as part of a group. Sailing activities will be organised on the small Keelboat “J/80”. The sessions are ideal for sailors who have attended RHKYC J/80 Crew course, interested to start racing and for those who have not sailed for a while. Platu Skipper These courses are aimed at sailors who have already completed the Level 3 dinghy course with keelboat experience or J80 Crew course or have equivalent experience. The course will cover specific skills including rigging, sail trimming, Spinnaker, ropework, safety equipment, man overboard, and rules of the road. The goal will be for participants to become proficient skippers and be competent crew who could then join members on their yachts for Club racing. |
 | Dinghy Race Training Sessions These sessions are to introduce sailors to competitive racing. Every session will have a specific topic or topics that will be covered followed by fun races to consolidate the skills that have been taught. J/80 Race Training sessions Come and join us for racing against other one design J80 class yachts! The course is lead by our highly experienced J80 race training instructors. You will spend the morning learning about racing theory and practicing on the water and the afternoon racing. Crew will be encouraged to rotate positions each race to get a real feel for the yacht. The class will also often have a few drinks up at the main bar after sailing which you are welcome to join. J/80 Regatta Experience Courses Come and race in some of Hong Kong’s most exciting and prestigious regattas against some of the best local sailors. Each regatta experience course includes one practice day before the regatta day(s). Instruction during the practice day as well as regatta day supervision will be lead by one of our highly experienced, full time Instructors or Coaches. These events usually have very well attended social events after racing which is a great way to meet more keen sailors. |
 | Come and race in our Wayfarer social Sunday race series down at Middle Island. Perfect for anyone from beginner to experienced wanting to get out and race a dinghy socially on a Sunday. HKSF Level 3 or equivalent is required for all skippers who wish to take part |
 | Assistant Instructor Course - Minimum Age: 14yrs and open to youth or adult applicants.
- Skill Level: Minimum HKSF Level 3
- 1 Day On Job Assessment will be arranged at a later date to coincide with a scheduled course once completed the course
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 | RYA Sail Cruising Courses For those looking to broaden their sailing experience from dinghy and keelboats into yachting, as the club does not provide such training please contact ASIA Pacific Yachting1 for more information: Note 1: The RHKYC is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and under the RYA conditions of recognition is limited to working with only other RYA Recognised Training Centres and governing bodies e.g. HKSF. |