ADVANCED DINGHY SAILING

Dinghy Sailing Level 3

Make every adjustment count. Advanced boat handling, race tactics and performance in stronger winds.

TIME ON THE WATER 18 hours 6 × 3-hour weekend sessions
COURSE FEE RM1,800 Inclusive of SST
INSTRUCTOR RATIO 1 : 8 Minimum 6 students to start
ON COMPLETION Level 3 SeaQuest Club Certification
A SeaQuest sailor trimming a sail from the cockpit SEAQUEST ACADEMY / THE SAILING PATHWAY / LEVEL 03

Course details.

Course duration
  • 6 × 3-hour weekend sessions (3 Saturdays & 3 Sundays).
  • Please note: You are eligible to request a replacement session for up to two sessions, should you be unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Customised sessions can be arranged.
  • 6 participants to start the class.
Cost

RM1,800 course fee

  • Price inclusive of SST.
  • Includes the Dinghy Sailing Course Workbook & SeaQuest Club Certification.
Prerequisites
  • Mastery of Dinghy Levels 1 and 2.
  • Be able to swim at least 50 metres without a personal flotation device.
  • Between 12–18 years old OR weigh at least 40 kg.
Ratio
  • 1 instructor : 8 students.
  • Minimum of 6 students to start the course.
Certification

Dinghy Sailing Level 3 Certification on successful completion of the course.

View certificate of achievement
Equipment

All training equipment will be provided.

Location

Selected SeaQuest Harbours:

P-01-05B Forest City,
Mahkota Selatan, Jln Forest City 1, Pulau Satu,
81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia
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Certificate
of achievement.

Dinghy Sailing Level 3 Certification, awarded on successful completion.

Select the certificate to view it in full.

What you’ll
learn.

For sailors who have mastered Levels 1 and 2. Refine your technique, optimise your dinghy and develop the tactical judgement to sail competitively.

Strong-wind planing

Achieve planing with control in strong winds.

Dinghy tuning

Adjust centreboard, mast rake, vang, cunningham, outhaul and barber haulers.

Roll tacks and gybes

Execute efficient manoeuvres with minimal speed loss.

Sailing backwards

Control the boat while sailing backwards.

Rudderless sailing

Steer using weight distribution and sail trim.

Wind shifts

Detect shifts and adjust course and trim.

Mark rounding

Round marks precisely while maintaining speed.

Starting strategy

Select the best end of the start line for the conditions.

Tactical sailing

Use covering and lee bowing to gain a strategic advantage.

Local conditions

Analyse local weather and wind to plan your strategy.

Racing rules

Understand and follow sailing instructions and racing rules.

Consolidation

Apply and refine the competencies from Levels 1 and 2.