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BASICS
 OF YACHTING

BASICS
 OF RACING

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Basics of Yachting
Basics of Racing
Basics of Yachting
The «Basics of Yachting» is a course consisting of 6 steps on weekdays
or 4 steps on weekends where you will study the necessary minimum
of theory and learn how to control a sports sailing boat. The course consist
of a mix of onshore theory and water-based learning and practice.
Program
4 or 6 steps
Price
1900
 or 2100 AED
Degree of complexity
All levels
Duration
2 weeks
Program
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Basics of Racing
This course helps you to dive into the world of sail racing. If you are a novice sailor or already have experience, our course will help you understand the basic principles of boat handling and better understand what needs to be done during races. You will learn about the rules and tactics of sail racing, steering skills, and receive valuable advice from professionals.
Program
4 or 9 steps
Price
2100
 or 2200 AED
Degree of complexity
All levels
Duration
2 or 3 weeks
Program
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What will you learn?
How a sailing yacht works
In the very first class, you will learn what the hull of the yacht is made of, what the spars and rigging are, and how to prepare for the water
Marine knots
Even a beginner sailor needs to know the basic marine knots: We'll teach you how to tie some of the most necessary ones
Sailing
Together with our instructors, you will learn how the sails works and how to adjust them properly
What will you learn?
How a sailing yacht works
You will master the basic principles of boat handling that will help you in a race.
Marine knots
You will understand the fundamental tactics of sail racing.
Sailing
You will learn how to position yourself at the start to secure the most advantageous spot.
Wind Rises Open Sailing
1 day
Sailing Training
13.00–13.30
registration of participants, 30 min
13:30–17:30
training, 4 h
2 day
Sailing Training
13.00–13.30
registration of participants, 30 min
13:30–17:30
training, 4 h
3 day
Coastal Race
the difficulty of the course will depend
on the weather
13.00
team gathering, draw and briefing, 1h
14:00–17:30
coastal race, 3 h 30 min
4 day
Sailing Training
13.00
team gathering, draw and briefing, 1h
13:30–17:30
short distance race, 3 h 30 min
19:00
dinner (optional)
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Basics of Yachting WeekDay group
Dates: 6-19 MAY
WEEKDAYS EVENING PROGRAM
1 step
Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
May 6, time 19:00 - 20:30
2 step
Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
May 7, time 16:30 – 18:45
3 step
MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
May 9, time 16:30 – 18:45
4 step
Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base
May 13, time 19:00 - 20:30
5 step
Working with the gennaker, training on water
May 16, time 16:30 – 18:45
6 step
Racing and skills application, debriefing, race on water + debrief
May 19, time 13:00 - 16:15
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BASICS OF YACHTING WEEKEND GROUP Dates: 20,21 AND 28 APRIL
1 -2 step
13:00 - 14:30 - Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
15:00 - 18:15 - Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
April 20, time 13:00 - 18:15
3 - 4 step
15:00 - 18:15 - Working with the gennaker and MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
April 21, time 15:00 - 18:15
5 - 6 step
9:30 - 10:30 - Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base 9:45 - 11:00 - 13:15 - Racing and skills application, briefing, race on water + debrief
April 28, time 9:30 - 13:15
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Basics of Yachting
Weekdays Morning Program
Weekdays Evening Program
Weekend Program
December 9 – 21
1
Sailing equipment, lecture at the base,
1 h 30 min
December 9, time 19:00 – 20:30
4
Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base
December 16, time 19:00 - 20:30
2
Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water, 2 h 15 min
December 10, time 7:30 – 9:45
5
Working with the gennaker, training on water
December 17, time 7:30 – 9:45
3
MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water, 2 h 15 min
December 12, time 7:30 – 9:45
6
Racing and skills application, debriefing, race on water + debrief,
2 h 15 min
December 21, 12:30– 14:45
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December 9 – 21
1
Sailing equipment, lecture at the base,

1 h 30 min
December 9, time 19:00 – 20:30
4
Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base, 2 h 15 min
December 16, time 19:00 - 20:30
2
Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water, 2 h 15 min
December 10, time 15:15 – 17:30
5
Working with the gennaker, training on water,
2 h 15 min
December 17, time 15:15 – 17:30
3
MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water, 2 h 15 min
December 12, time 15:15 – 17:30
6
Racing and skills application, debriefing, race on water + debrief, 2 h 15 min
December 21, 12:30– 14:45
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December 21 — December 29
1
«Boat-parts», lecture at the base, 1h
December 21, 13:30–14:30
Practice on shore and boat equipment. Practicing steering without sails, departure and approach by motorboat to the pier, mooring, training on water, 3h
December 21, 14:30–17:30
3
Working with the gennaker. Starts. Training race, passing the distance with a gennaker, training on water, 3h
December 28, 14:30–17:30
2
Boat handling and beam reach loops exercise. Sailing upwind and downwind on a loop without gennaker, training on water, 3h
December 22, 14:30–17:30
«Roles on a boat and Working in a team», lecture at the base, 1h
December 22, 17:45–18:45
4
Coastal Race, race on water + debrief, 4 h
December 29, 13:30–17:30
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Basics of Yachting WeekDay group
Dates: 6-19 MAY
WEEKDAYS EVENING PROGRAM
1 step
Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
May 6, time 19:00 - 20:30
2 step
Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
May 7, time 16:30 – 18:45
3 step
MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
May 9, time 16:30 – 18:45
4 step
Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base
May 13, time 19:00 - 20:30
5 step
Working with the gennaker, training on water
May 16, time 16:30 – 18:45
6 step
Racing and skills application, debriefing, race on water + debrief
May 19, time 13:00 - 16:15
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BASICS OF YACHTING WEEKEND GROUP Dates: 20,21 AND 28 APRIL
1 -2 step
13:00 - 14:30 - Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
15:00 - 18:15 - Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
April 20, time 13:00 - 18:15
3 - 4 step
15:00 - 18:15 - Working with the gennaker and MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
April 21, time 15:00 - 18:15
5 - 6 step
9:30 - 10:30 - Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base 9:45 - 11:00 - 13:15 - Racing and skills application, briefing, race on water + debrief
April 28, time 9:30 - 13:15
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Basics of Racing
Weekdays Morning Program
Weekdays Evening Program
Weekend Program
October 15 — November 3
1
Race preparation, lecture at the base,

1 h 30 min
October 15, time 19:00–20:30
6
Starts, training on water,
2 h 15 min
October 25, time 7:30–9:45
2
Steering the boat, speed test,
training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 16, time 7:30–9:45
7
Racing Rules, lecture at the base, 

1 h 30 min
October 29, time 19:00
3
Triangle without a gennaker, training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 18, time 7:30–9:45
8
Training race, training on water,

2 h 15 min
November 1, time 7:30–9:45
4
Whistle turns, training on water,
 2 h 15 min
October 21, time 7:30–9:45
9
Costal, race on water + debrief, 3–5 h
November 3, 12:45–15:45
5
Training on a large loop against and downwind (loops without gennaker),
training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 23, time 7:30–9:45
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October 15 — November 3
1
Race preparation, lecture at the base,
1 h 30 min
October 15, time 19:00–20:30
6
Starts, training on water,
2 h 15 min
October 25, time 15:15–17:30
2
Steering the boat, speed test,
training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 16, time 15:15–17:30
7
Racing Rules, lecture at the base, 
1 h 30 min
October 29, time 19:00
3
Triangle without a gennaker, training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 18, time 15:15–17:30
8
Training race, training on water,

2 h 15 min
November 1, time 15:15–17:30
4
Whistle turns, training on water,

2 h 15 min
October 21, time 15:15–17:30
9
Costal, race on water + debrief, 3–5 h
November 3, 12:45–15:45
5
Training on a large loop against and downwind (loops without gennaker),
training on water, 2 h 15 min
October 23, time 15:15–17:30
December 21 — December 29
1
«Race preparation», lecture at the base, 1h
December 21, 13:30–14:30
Steering the boat, speed test. Triangle without a gennaker, training on water, 3h
December 21, 14:30–17:30
3
Starts. Training race,

training on water, 3h
December 28, 14:30–17:30
2
Whistle turns, training on water. Training on a large loop against and downwind (loops with gennaker), training on water, 3h
December 22, 14:30–17:30
«Racing Rules», lecture at the base,1h
December 22, 17:30–18:30
3
Coastal Race, race on water + debrief, 4 h
December 29, 13:30–17:30
Basics of Yachting WeekDay group
Dates: 6-19 MAY
WEEKDAYS EVENING PROGRAM
1 step
Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
May 6, time 19:00 - 20:30
2 step
Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
May 7, time 16:30 – 18:45
3 step
MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
May 9, time 16:30 – 18:45
4 step
Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base
May 13, time 19:00 - 20:30
5 step
Working with the gennaker, training on water
May 16, time 16:30 – 18:45
6 step
Racing and skills application, debriefing, race on water + debrief
May 19, time 13:00 - 16:15
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BASICS OF YACHTING WEEKEND GROUP Dates: 20,21 AND 28 APRIL
1 -2 step
13:00 - 14:30 - Sailing equipment, lecture at the base
15:00 - 18:15 - Types of maneuvers and courses, training on water
April 20, time 13:00 - 18:15
3 - 4 step
15:00 - 18:15 - Working with the gennaker and MOB (Man Overboard) and maneuvers, training on water
April 21, time 15:00 - 18:15
5 - 6 step
9:30 - 10:30 - Racing Rules of Sailing, lecture at the base 9:45 - 11:00 - 13:15 - Racing and skills application, briefing, race on water + debrief
April 28, time 9:30 - 13:15
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HOW PROGRAM GOES
Small groups
Training takes place in small groups of 3 or 6 people — this format will allow you to pay maximum attention to each student.
Teachers
Teachers of the special course are experienced and qualified instructors of the Wind Rises.
Program
The course consists of lectures, on-water trainings on various topics in yachting and one final race:  nine parts on weekdays and four parts on weekends.
Degree of complexity
Great for all levels and people who want to learn more theory combined with hands-on activities.

FAREAST 28R

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Wind Rises Fareast 28R sailing boat

The Fareast 28R is a sleek and stylish sport yacht that is sure to turn heads on the water. Designed with performance in mind, this yacht is built for speed and agility, making it a great choice for competitive racing or casual cruising.One of the most impressive things about the Fareast 28R is its versatility. It is well-suited to a variety of sailing conditions, from light winds to heavy seas, making it a reliable choice for any adventure

Length
9,07 m
Mainsail
27,9 m²
Beam
2,75 m
Jib
20.5 m²
Draft
1,75 m
Genaker
80 m²
Displacement
1300 kg
Outboard Engine
6 hp
Wind Rises Fareast 28R sailing boat
How to get to Wind Rises Dubai
Yacht Class
Fareast 28R
A modern racing yacht with a speed of 20 kn at full capacity
Locaction
Wind Rises Dubai
Ground Level, B01, Marina Views - Port Rashid - Dubai

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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?
Contact us on email — we’ll solve the problem for you

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