SHORT COURSE IN

Sails and Rigs

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Duration:
6 months

Modules:
1 in total

Assessment:
20 Multiple Choice Questions

Cost:
£295

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About the Course

This course delves deeper into the subject and provides in depth knowledge, focusing more on the construction process, servicing and surveying techniques which require additional knowledge and an upgrade in skills.

The online course consists of 1 module that must be completed within 6 months. The module consists of text, charts and pictures to help with your learning. Following completion of the course content, there are 20 multiple choice questions which must be passed with a score of 70% or above.

On successful completion of the module you will be rewarded with a Certificate in ‘Sails and Rigs’.

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Module includes

Section 1 – Sails

Materials

Dacron
Spectra
Moulded Sails
3DL
>PBO
Cuben Fibre
Spectra / Kevla

Sail Inspection

Head Sails (Genoa, Jib, Stays’l
Main Sails (Main and Mizzen)
Spinnakers, Gennakers, Cruising chutes, Chicken chutes, Storm sails

Section 2 – Masts and Rigs

Masts

Aluminium Masts
Carbon Fibre Masts
Wooden Masts

Standing Rigging

Composite Standing Rigging
Stainless Steel, Brass and Galvani Zed Rig Fittings
Wire Standing Rigging
Rod Standing Rigging
Aluminium and Titanium Mast Fittings

Meet the Course Authors

Liam Dowling

Liam started his career on Maxi yachts and sailing superyachts in 1993 and specialised as a rigger in the crew onboard. Since then he has worked both as a specialist rigger ashore and as a Superyacht captain and crew worldwide. More recently Liam has been a project manager in charge of re-fit programs and a Marine Surveyor.

Gareth Griffiths

Gareth is from a solid dinghy racing background that translated well into yacht racing and professional crewing at top international events all over the world. He has been a sailor for ten years, working as a rigger for different yachts and race crews throughout his career. He has worked with many superyachts helping to improve systems and advise owners/captains on the products appropriate to their dream boats. Recently Gareth has set up his own small rigging company (The Notting Hill Rigging Company) specialising in progressing ergonomics, practicality and durability on all types of boat including top Olympic competitors, offshore and inshore race yachts and superyachts.

Flexible

Online learning allows you to study in your own time, at your own pace from anywhere in the world. This saves on travel and classroom costs and allows you to fit your studies around your job and progress your career.

Supportive

While the nature of distance learning is independent study, we recognise the importance of support. Students can contact us at any time during their course for assistance and our team of industry experts are always on hand for advice.

Expertise

We have over 50 industry experts writing, developing and advising on our course material. We truly believe that allowing students to tap into their expertise and knowledge is of the utmost importance to fulfil your dream career.

If you would prefer to complete this as a classroom-based course, please contact us.

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FAQs

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