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2010 Courses - Learn to Sail with Safety

2010 FALL SESSIONS

Dome Marina Sailng Centre will be closed during Ramadan.
Fall sessions begin Friday, October 1.

Introductory Sailing Lessons

Every Friday from 1PM to 3:30PM
Course cost: 250LE *
Fee includes life jacket rental, boat rental, and sailing theory lesson.

Please RSVP since spaces are limited.

For groups please email us the details of your group (age, and number) so that we can arrange for additional instructors.

Download PDF Course outline

*If you choose to enroll for the complete course of eight sessions, the introductory fee will be advanced towards the course cost.

DMSC Course Descriptions

Basic Sailing Course

The Basic Sailing Course is an intensive course designed for those who want to learn how to sail and pursue becoming a fully certified sailor. This course will prepare you for the boat handling test.

Basic Course Curriculum:

The Basic course consists of eight, two-hour sessions in which the student will complete:

1. Wind direction
2. Physical coordination in boat
3. Steering the boat
4. Luffing and filling the sails
5. Points of sail and sail trim
6. Tacking and jibing
7. Man overboard and capsizing
8. Docking

The courses are offered on weekends (Friday and Saturday) from 10 am to 12 noon.
Afternoon classes will be offered, from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Special schedule arrangements can be made by special request.

1500LE per person
Course cost includes boat use and admission to the Centre facilities and beach.
Classes are conducted in English or Arabic.

An examination must be passed after the course to determine the level of the student and whether they can apply for skipper membership.

What's Next?

DMSC has partnered with Superyacht Training in Egypt. STE is an International Yacht Training (IYT) partner school and is one of the first to lead and introduce the concept of yachting in Egypt.

IYT Master of Yachts certificates are internationally recognized by 24 Governments worldwide, including the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) All Courses meet S.T.C.W. ‘95 Standards where applicable.

If you are interested in any of these courses, please let us know. Details of these courses and many other courses offered at Superyacht Training in Egypt can be found on the International Yacht Training Worldwide site at http://iytworld.com/

IYT Courses offered include:

Introduction to Boating & International Crew (Power or Sail)
Course Outline:
Nautical terminology
Safety briefing
Passage planning
Rope work
Basic rules of the road
Introduction to weather
Basic sail handling
Basic handling under power
Man overboard procedures
Vessel equipment and instruments
Engine checks and maintenance
Deck seamanship
Sailing vessels handling skills
Sailing vessels under power
Power vessel handling skills
Dingy handling under power

International Watchkeeper / Flotilla Skipper
A five day course aimed at increasing a student’s knowledge sufficiently to be a watchkeeper or a flotilla skipper on board a bareboat yacht, in fair weather, in daylight hours within sight of land. Recommended entry level requirements: to have successfully completed the International Crew course and the VHF radio operator’s course.

International Bareboat Skipper (Power or Sail)
This is not a beginners course and the recommended entry level requirements are to have completed the VHF radio operators course, have logged over 200 nautical miles and 10 days at sea before advancing to this level.

Introduction to Swimming

Have a passion for sailing, but don't know how to swim. Don't worry. Water is your friend. Per request, we will teach you how to swim in no time. Just ask us at the clubhouse and we'll get started right away.

Tips for Novices

Sailing is a wonderful sport that can provide you with a lifetime of entertainment. Don't worry if you haven't tried sailing before, there is plenty of on-hand help, guidance, and instruction at the Dome Marina Sailing Centre.

If you are going sailing in cold conditions, or even if the weather is warm but the water is cold, wear a wet or a dry suit. If you don't own a wet suit, don't worry, you don't need special clothing as a beginner. Wear something that is comfortable.Tracksuits or jogging-style trousers are ideal with tee-shirts, sweatshirts or fleeces. It will always feel cooler on the water, so it is a good idea to bring an extra layer.

A change of clothes is also not a bad idea - just in case. Of course, you will be provided with a life-jacket.