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How to Becoming a Sailor
Training Express Ltd

CPD Accredited | Free PDF & Hard Copy Certificate included | Lifetime Access

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
0.9 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Do you dream of working at sea or sailing your own boat? This course is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to become a sailor. You’ll begin by learning the basics of sailing, including how a sailboat moves and how to stay safe on the water. With simple step-by-step guidance, you’ll quickly gain confidence and build the skills needed to handle a boat.

As you move through the course, you’ll discover how to control your sails and perform important manoeuvres while sailing in different weather and water conditions. You'll understand how to change direction smoothly, stop safely, and keep your boat balanced. Navigation is another key skill you'll gain. You’ll learn how to read water maps, follow markers, and understand directions at sea.

This course also teaches you how to deal with emergencies and how to take care of your boat. From first aid at sea to fixing small problems, you’ll know what to do if something goes wrong. Good sailors also follow certain manners and respect others at sea, which is also covered in this course. You’ll finish by learning more about sailing near coasts and planning short trips. Whether you want to work on a boat or sail for fun, this course is a great way to begin your journey.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand basic sailing skills and water safety rules.
  • Learn how to control sails and steer the boat.
  • Practise turning, stopping, and moving in different directions.
  • Use maps and signs to navigate on the water.
  • Handle emergency actions and fix simple boat issues.
  • Follow sailor etiquette and coastal navigation tips.

Key Features:

  • CPD Certified
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Certificates

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
7
lectures
0h 54m
total

    • 1: Module 1 Basics of Sailing 10:32
    • 2: Module 2 Sail Techniques and Manoeuvres 10:44
    • 3: Module 3 Water Navigation Essentials 09:59
    • 4: Module 4 Emergency Protocols and Boat Maintenance 10:02
    • 5: Module 5 Sailor Etiquette and Coastal Navigation 10:39
    • 6: Leave a Review 01:00
    • 7: CPD Certificate 01:00

Description

Learners will start by understanding how sailing works, including wind direction and boat balance. They will gain knowledge of sailing terms, basic safety rules, and how to prepare a boat before sailing. These lessons help learners feel comfortable and ready before getting on the water.

Next, they will learn how to control the sails and move the boat in different directions. This includes turning, stopping, and adjusting speed safely. They will also practise manoeuvres for sailing in tight spaces or changing weather.

The course also covers how to find your way on water. Learners will read maps and signs on the sea to help them reach the right place safely. Understanding how to use a compass and sea charts is a key part of this.

In later lessons, learners will explore what to do in case of an emergency. They will learn how to keep the boat in good condition and fix small problems. The course also explains sailor behaviour, such as showing respect to other boats and following sailing rules. Finally, learners will understand how to sail along coasts, stay safe near land, and plan short journeys. These skills are important for both work and fun on the water.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1 Basics of Sailing
  • Module 2 Sail Techniques and Manoeuvres
  • Module 3 Water Navigation Essentials
  • Module 4 Emergency Protocols and Boat Maintenance
  • Module 5 Sailor Etiquette and Coastal Navigation

Who is this course for?

  • Beginners interested in becoming a sailor.
  • People who want to learn basic sailing skills.
  • Anyone planning a water-based career.
  • Boating hobbyists wanting more sailing knowledge.
  • Jobseekers exploring sailing and navigation roles.

Career path

  • Deckhand
  • Sailing Assistant
  • Crew Member
  • Boat Maintenance Helper
  • Coastal Navigation Trainee
  • Sailing School Assistant

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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