Double Handed Ratings

Note that most ratings above novice are awarded when the wind conditions are of appropriate strengths:

Novice: 1-6 knots
Intermediate: 7-15 knots
Skipper: 16+ knots

*1 knot (kts) = 1.15 mph

Requirements:

Double handed ratings have the same requirements as single-handed but are performed on a FJ or Laser II with crew. The crew need not be a member or getting a rating, but must have sufficient sailing skill. You the skipper will drive the boat and perform maneuvers. The most important part of double-handed sailing is good communication, so you will be asked to say commands loud enough for the examiner to hear them. A wet capsize will be required and the skipper will right the boat while the crew rolls into the cockpit. Be sure to tell your crew they will be getting wet and need a change of clothes!

Double Handed Novice

Boats Unlocked:

FJ, Laser II, Flying Scot

Where You Can Sail:

Union Bay

When You Can Sail:

Up to 7 knots of wind

Double Handed Intermediate

Boats Unlocked:

FJ, Laser II, Flying Scot, 470, Lightning, Pearson Ensigns, California 20

Where You Can Sail:

Union Bay

When You Can Sail:

Up to 15 knots of wind

Double Handed Skipper

Boats Unlocked:

FJ, Laser II, Flying Scot, 470, Lightning, Pearson Ensigns, California 20, 505 (with Rig Rating), 114 (with Rig Rating)

Where You Can Sail:

Interconnecting waters east of the Aurora Bridge

When You Can Sail:

In any winds