RYA Competent Crew: Raising the Mainsail

Competent Crew Course details: ? https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-courses/competent-crew In this short clip from a Competent Crew course on the Solent, you see us raising the mainsail. Raising the mainsail means hoisting (lifting) the main sail up the mast so it catches the wind and powers the boat. This is done using the main halyard, a rope or line that pulls the sail upward. ** About the RYA Competent Crew course in Southampton ** The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect introduction for beginners who want to get into sailing and is specifically designed for those with little to no sailing experience. It is the ideal starting point. Even if you've only had a brief taste of sailing, whether in the UK or abroad, the Competent Crew course offers structured learning and a strong foundation in the basics of sailing. We run our courses from Southampton, and they take place in and around the Solent. With First Class Sailing you'll gain hands-on experience, experience life on board, and all the enjoyment it brings. By the end of the 5 day course, you'll have the skills and confidence to be a capable and reliable crew member. The course begins and ends in Southampton, with stops at scenic destinations around the Solent, giving you the chance to experience different sailing conditions and enjoy stunning coastal views. For more information visit our website on the link below. ** Links ** First Class Sailing ? https://www.firstclasssailing.com We offer RYA courses, mile-building trips, and sailing holidays for beginners, seasoned sailors, and everyone in between from our base in Southampton. We also offer shore-based sailing courses in London and Southampton. All of our RYA Sailing Courses ? https://www.firstclasssailing.com/rya-practical-courses These official RYA Sailing Courses take place on yachts, sailing around the Solent to a different marina, or harbour, or anchorage each night and sleeping onboard in cabins. From our base in Southampton we run the full range of RYA Practical Sailing Courses in and around the Solent on the UK's South Coast. Read our reviews on TripAdvisor ? https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186299-d3783802-Reviews-First_Class_Sailing-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html At First Class Sailing we give you easy access to the full range of RYA yachting courses and other sailing activities. ** Credits ** Voice: Duncan Wells Filming: Nick Watts