First sailing training: tips for beginners

What you need to bring

After registering, you will receive an email with a list of things to bring:

Sailing gloves

They will help you to work comfortably with the sails. Without them, your palms and fingers may not be comfortable. You don't need expensive gloves for your first training session - it's impossible to predict in advance whether you'll be there for the next runs or not

The bases already have gloves, so you can use them or bring your own

You can get ordinary rubber-blistered construction gloves from any large supermarket or hardware store, they will suffice. There is an article in the magazine about budget options for hand protection, if interested - read it

Non-slippery and non-mark sneakers

The yachts are white, so they heat up less in the sun and look better. We try to keep them in pristine condition and not spoil them with colored strokes. So it will be great if your workout pair of sneakers, sneakers or any other shoes have a sole that doesn't leave marks. The point about non-slip is hard to check in advance, but if it's not pouring rain outside, it's not that important. I train in running sneakers, was in them on a boat in the rain for several hours - the flight is normal, I do not slip

Hooded windbreaker

You will need this in three cases: it's raining, the wind is blowing hard, or you're on an evening workout. It is cooler on the water than on land, and this becomes noticeable at night. In the rain, a windbreaker keeps you dry from head to toe. If the weather forecast says it's going to be hot and there's little wind, you can safely omit this item from the list

How is the workout

When you arrive at the pier, find the administrator. He will tell you your boat number and introduce you to the instructor. If you did not find the administrator in the first minutes at the base, do not be alarmed, the yacht will not go anywhere without you, you will definitely be found and brought to the team

Personal belongings can be left at our base in special lockers. Take only the most needed objects in a small waist bag. It's actually best to leave everything ashore, because there may be a small amount of water inside the boat from the extra sails, this is perfectly normal, but there is a risk of getting bags and backpacks wet. It’s why we recommend putting your phone in a waist bag, leaving it ashore or in a zipped pocket

What's next

All training takes place on the water. All crews get acquainted with the instructor, enter the boat and immediately begin to do something. For example, set the mainsail or untie the mooring lines to move away from the shore. Let the instructor know that this is your first time on the boat, so that the training will be more effective, and you will be gradually explained what is happening and why

If you suddenly want to just look and ride, and not do physical labor, be honest about it when boarding the boat. Resting on a yacht is absolutely legal if that is your goal. Moreover, we have a special program for that!

Be prepared for sailing boats to roll. This means that there will almost never be a flat deck under your feet, except for cases when the wind is too weak or there is none at all. At first, the roll is very unusual and can be annoying, but by the end of the first workout you will adapt to it. In subsequent workouts, the situation seems unusual when there is not an inclined surface under your feet. In light winds, we deliberately bank the boat so that it goes more cheerfully

There are several main roles on the yacht, the instructor will tell you about them. At the first training session, team members most often change places in order to try all the roles and find the most comfortable for them. So you have time to work with the sails and sit on the steering wheel. If you want to try something that another sailor is already doing, just say so

Feel free to ask questions about things you don't understand, even multiple times. Yachting is a separate world with a bunch of terms that are not found in ordinary life, so the brain can boil a little. All instructors are experienced and pleasant people, they will be happy to tell you not only about a particular yacht and its work, but also about racing, yachting in general and other classes of boats

As with any workout, your muscles can ache after sailing. It is likely that you will find a couple of bruises on your knees. But in this way we become stronger than we were yesterday

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FAQ

Can a sailing boat rollover?

Nope, it’s almost impossible to roll over on a keelboat

I’ve never sailed before. Are your trainings suitable for me?

The answer is yes! Our mission is to popularize sailing to the masses, so we’re happy to see newbies joining us! You can also visit one of our regular yachting-theory master classes to prepare better in advance. Or get to the regular trainings straight ahead — our experienced instructor will enroll you in the process smoothly

I have a team already. Can we race with you?

Yep! Book the training together: if you’re taking the whole boat, you’re getting 15% off the price

I’m a pro. Are these trainings suitable for me?

Our regular trainings might be a bit dull for you, but no worries! We also offer a special series of advanced and specialized courses. We also organize match racing activities to cater the more experienced—you’ll love these!

I paid for the subscription, but something went wrong — what should I do?

Plans changed. Can I reschedule or cancel my training?

Sure, you have 2 days to change the date and time of your adventure.If you are about to cancel the training, you have 3 days uo before the event to do it. Unfortunately, you cannot do it later without financial repercussions