Capsize and Recovery Lesson, DM Sailing Center

Capsizes are an integral part of sailing dinghies. When a capsize happens for the first time, it can be quite shocking. But, being prepared to deal with one, and recover the boat is a major confidence booster.

10 Steps to Recover a Capsized Dinghy

1 – Clear the danger zone between the hull and the boom.
2 – Check in with any crew on board to make sure they’re not trapped.
3 – Swim around to the daggerboard/underside through the back of your boat.
4 – Hold on to the daggerboard to prevent the boat inverting further.
If you have a crew, then wait until they’re also at the daggerboard area
5 – Ensure the daggerboard is fully out (towards the underside, i.e you)
6 – All those around the daggerboard should hoist themselves upwards, trying to actually get on the daggerboard (Don’t worry if you don’t).
7 – The boat will begin to lean towards you. Continue to hoist yourself upwards.
8-  The boat will return to an upright position. Hold onto its side.
9 – Pull yourself into the boat and assist crew.
10 – When you’re ready, sheet in, and you’re ready to sail off.

Aboard Suzanne, Pegasus 800, on Red Sea

Advanced sailors, who have been sailing a while and have mastered the basic skills, take to the Red Sea on Suzanne, 8-metre sailing yacht.

Advanced students will learn new skills, how to sail a larger boat alone, and advanced navigation.

One of our advanced sailors spent time improving his racing skills.

As summer approaches, we’ve have beginning to advanced sailors sign up for lessons that will help them prepare for cruising the gorgeous coast of Turkey and Cypress.

Captain & Crew, onboard for advanced sailing course in Egypt

DMSC Commodore / RYA Cruising Instructor David Megalli is training a crew of sailors in advanced sailing courses in Egypt. Some of the sailing skills this crew is learning is:

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

David continues to offer sailing courses designed to give beginner to advanced sailors the skills, confidence, and competence to sail a sailing yacht solo or bareboat charter.

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DMSC organized a Sailing Curriculum designed for students ages 8 to 11. They learned sailing, sailing theory, parts of the boat, and how to tie knots. From beach to the sea, other activites included swimming, water rescue and life saving, and camping.