SPECIAL TRAINING

Obtain specialist knowledge

The Swiss Sailing Academy base on Lake Uri is the perfect place to enjoy sailing in all conditions. We take advantage of this and offer special trainings such as:

  • Storm preparation courses
  • Spinnaker courses

Course duration:
In general, the special trainings are one day courses. We train 2x three hours with one hour lunch break, depending on the wind conditions.

Course location:
Bolzbach, Lake Uri, Switzerland.

Boat:
Our training boat is usually ROMEO, the Elan 350.

Storm preparation course

This course addresses skippers and crew members who would like to experience sailing in strong wind conditions.
Course content:

  • Basic meteorology and how to interpret the data
  • Passage planning
  • Communication safety wise
  • Safety equipment on board, explained in the safety briefing
  • Boat preparations
  • Maneuvers and boat handling in strong winds
  • Man over board maneuver
Number of participants: 3-6
Cost: 400.00 CHF per person
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Spinnaker course

You already have some sailing experience and want to know more about how to sail under spinnaker? Learn how to control these beautiful sails on a downwind course!
Course content:

  • Learn about the different types of spinnakers and when to use them
  • Spinnaker hoist
  • Basic spinnaker trim
  • Maneuvers and boat handling under spinnaker
  • Spinnaker drops
Number of participants: 3-6
Cost: 400.00 CHF per person
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