LEVEL 1
The discovery of sailing
Never having sailed or having little experience of sailing, whether cruising or on another type of vessel.
LEVEL 2
Basic knowledge
• Possess the basics of sailing a sailboat: know the maneuvers to perform to follow a course or change course, know how to orient oneself in relation to the wind.
• Having identified risky behaviors and conduct on a sailboat.
• To be aware of the risks posed by the boat to oneself.
• Know the vocabulary: tack, gybe, luff, bear away, halyard, sheet...
LEVEL 3
The improvement and training sessions
• Be an experienced deck crew member and actively participate in the running of the boat: responsiveness, relevance of actions, knowledge and execution of maneuvers essential to all positions.
• Avoid creating risky situations: anticipate and manage risks during maneuvers.
• Know how to position the boat and have good knowledge of the maritime context (markings, map reading, documentation...).
LEVEL 4
Seeking autonomy
• Be a proven, versatile team member.
• Have a solid understanding of how to organize a crew on deck.
• Knowing how to manage the role of navigator for coastal and offshore navigation.
• Knowing how to manage food, water and electricity over a week of sailing.
• Have had many experiences of coastal navigation, including at night in different areas.