The Transvaal Yacht Club’s recent Youth Sail training went off exceptionally well, with 14 youngsters and 11 boats on the water. Coaches Steve Thysse, Werner Hautmann, Ralph and Terry Paterson, Jon Kock, Stuart Claque, Paul Bergen and Ant Money were on hand to train and instruct the youth on the principles of sailing. Among others, the programme covered sailing techniques, boat terms, knots and rigging and de- rigging boat care and maintenance.
The intermediate sailors were given the opportunity on the water to capsize and right the boats.
“Now that summer is here and the weather is extremely hot, safety and skin care is of utmost priority. For future sailing programmes please ensure that your child has a hat, sunscreen, (lifejackets are available), bootees, boat shoes, sailing gloves and sunglasses,” said Ant Money, TYC Communications Officer, Youth and Sailing Development.