This is a two-day course designed to enable the participant to develop their skills in Sailing.
Trefoil 1 & 2 is open to Guide Members aged 10 - 13.
Trefoil 3 & Adult is open to Senior Guides aged 14+, Olaves and Adult Members
When:
18 - 19 November
Where:
RTS Tingira
51 Dorking Rd
Cabarita NSW 2137
Time:
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4pm
Trefoil 1 & 2
This Course Covers:
- Know how to find local water conditions and weather information.
- Basic Safety Rules
- Knowledge of boat parts, rigging and sails
- Capsizing and recovering of the boat
- Sail a course given.
More information can be found in your Look Wide Book
Trefoil 3 & Adult
This Course Covers:
- Risk Assessment
- General Boating Safety ie Entering, Moving about in, loading and leaving, storage and care.
- Explain the rules of boating
- Rescue someone in water
- Knots
- Being able to turn, back and have control of the sails
- Capsize Skills
Please note: Full Trefoil 3 qualification will not be achievable from attending this two day course. Attending this course will go towards your qualification however you will need to complete further training to fully complete the Trefoil 3 qualification.
Prerequisites:
- All participants are required to be able to swim 50m in deep moving water.
Additional Information:
- Download the
KIT LIST HERE
- Two-day weekend, non-residential.
- If you are having trouble registering please refer to
How to Register
Registration & Refund Policy Courses:
You must be a current Member of Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT in good financial standing to attend. Please make sure your membership is current before registering and have your membership number available to sign up online.
Questions:
Contact the Member Services Team at
[email protected] or call the Girl Guides Office on 02 8396 5200, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.