Transitional 29er Training

Re: Temporary Coronavirus Update

Due to the current Bermuda Government guidelines, we can only accept participants from the same social bubble or same household due to social distancing restrictions.

Overview

This Transitional 29er Training is introducing the students to the boat for the first time. This week will be able to give them an all round understanding about skiff 29er sailing. They will learn about how to steer and crew the boat. Secondly, how to trapeze safely using the correct technique and do a capsize inversion recovery. Thirdly, the sailors practise the basics of sailing the boat on all points of sail with the asymmetrical spinnaker.

Requirements

Ability: Sailing to a Strong RYA Dinghy Level 3 or Youth Stage 4 standard being able to confidently sail in a regular single or double hander in a range of wind conditions.

Age: 14 + years

Details

Duration: 5 Days

Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:6

Location: Bermuda, Harrington Sound

Standard Timings: 9:30am to 5pm *

Minimum Group Size: 2*

Maximum Group Size: 6

Maximum Total Booking Capacity: 10

* The timings may vary slightly between different activity weeks, but this will be confirmed in the welcome email.

Due to covid-19, we are staggering drop off and pick up timings of the activity week groups to keep gatherings to a minimum at the centre.

*Please Note: There needs to be a minimum of 2 participants, which is required to make this course guaranteed to run.

Itinerary

A sample itinerary for our 5 day transitional 29er training which can change slightly depending on weather and group sizes/ages

Day 1

The week will start with a centre tour to get familiar with the site followed by a boat orientation session. A demo on rigging, trapezing and tacking will take place before heading out onto the water. On the water upwind tacking and trapezing will be the main focus to get the crew used to being out on the wire and the balance between the helm and the crew. Towards the afternoon, the helm and crew will switch positions to get used to both positions in the boat.

Day 2

Day 2 will start with some boat tuning and how a boat is correctly tuned up for the actual wind forecast. On the water, communication is the key role to ensure the boat stays nice and balanced in order to keep the boat sailing fast. Towards the afternoon, there will be an introduction to asymmetrical spinnaker sailing with rigging and trimming.

Day 3

Day 3 will review some upwind trapezing and balance techniques to then move onto some downwind technique with the asymmetrical spinnaker. The downwind spinnaker sailing will first start out with the instructor in the boat to show a demo. Towards the afternoon, you will develop your upwind trapeze to trapeze tacks. This is to get a better understanding, how and why we do them.

Day 4

Day 4 will look at tuning the boat up for a windy day and comparing the difference with a light wind day. A review on trapeze to trapeze tacks upwind will start the morning off. After that, sailors will go downwind and focus on spinnaker hoists and gybes whilst steering throughout both of these maneuvers. In the afternoon, we will examine the steps to refine gybing..

Day 5

The final day will look at tuning the boat up for the correct conditions and followed by a review of upwind tacking and downwind gybing with the spinnaker. We will focus on the long downwind spinnaker runs. Towards the afternoon, a course will be set to review the techniques learnt throughout the week. We will concentrate on fun speed races to finish the week.

Equipment

We provide the boats, buoyancy aid, water refill station (Please bring your own water bottle for refilling, No Cups will be provided)

Facilities

We have a covered shaded area where we can have land based discussions with a big whiteboard, sit to eat lunch or just take a break. We have individual changing and rest rooms available for use as well as a shower.

Prices

Prices start from $425/week per person

This price includes all equipment and tuition. It does not include accommodation or food

Book Now

If you have any questions at all and would like to speak to our team, please call or email us at [email protected]. Alternatively, please click the button below to be taken through to our booking pages where you can find out information about dates and availability.

Harrington Sound availability & booking

Reviews

“Great sailing center in a beautiful location and with amazing instructors and friendly team, I highly recommend!”
Michael Mingueneau
Holiday Sailing
My son and I were total novices and took the RYA Level 1 course over two days at the end of September, coached by Adriana. Little did we know that she was a world level expert in Laser sailing. What we can say is that she was a brilliant teacher. We had two fantastic days out on Harrington Sound, and in spite of a few flip overs, particularly with our gybing when the wind picked up - Adriana made us feel that this was completely normal and gave us great tips to sort it out. A lovely family run business, super friendly, terrific location - I could think of no better place to learn how to sail - can't wait to do the Level 2.
Steve Clarke
RYA Start Sailing Dinghy Level 1
“5 star to U Sail Bermuda. Great place to learn to sail. I’ve received my RYA Dinghy Level 2 certificate. Affordable rates for the weekend Learn to Sail for both Level 1 and Level 2. I am a pure beginner, so I like how they are in Harrington Sound with minimal boat traffic and it’s really just me trying to figure out where the wind is. They are all about safety so- someone is overlooking the water watching with a safety boat ready to go if required when you do boat hire (like I did after I’ve received my Level 2). Looking forward to hiring paddleboards and doing some windsurfing lessons with them. Overall, always received great service. All the instructors are very personable- Naphali, Donavin, Jonny and Thomas- Thank you for letting me achieve one of my bucket list.”
Verde Brown
"Our group of 6 ladies had a fabulous time on an introductory course. Just great fun, learned lots but also had lots of giggles. The U Sail team were fabulous. I’m hooked!"
Anne-Marie Martyn
Ladies Sailing Course
“Had 2 fabulous mornings of WASZP foiling lessons with Aaron, learned a ton and had a fabulous time. I can't say enough great things about U Sail Bermuda, wonderful staff, great service, beautiful location on Harrington Sound, and the boats are in top condition with plenty of spares if things break. I'll be definitely be booking more sessions the next time we're in Bermuda.”
Jeffrey Schwartz
One to One Foiling Holiday
“Great session learning to windsurf so much fun!!! Defo coming back for more!! Great instructor & team!!”
Ryan Lloyd
Windsurf Taster Session
“This is such a fun way to get on the water and sail, just for fun! We had three generations out on the water together, laughing the whole time. Excellent team, and a surprisingly affordable price.”
Jessica Mello
Family Sailing Session

Transitional 29er Training

Re: Temporary Coronavirus Update

Overview

Requirements

Details

Itinerary

Equipment

Facilities

Prices

Book Now

Reviews

Michael Mingueneau

Steve Clarke

Verde Brown

Anne-Marie Martyn

Jeffrey Schwartz

Ryan Lloyd

Jessica Mello

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