The Manoeuvres, Protocols, and Fail-Points Demystified
Note: This workshop focuses specifically on the Practical On-Water Exam, not the written theory test.
Passing the Swiss D-Schein practical exam isn’t just about knowing how to sail; it’s about executing manoeuvres with complete control and using the official command protocols expected by Swiss examiners.
In this 2-hour interactive online workshop, we break down the practical exam, analysing every required manoeuvre, how examiners evaluate your technique, and how to eliminate common mistakes before test day.
- Exam-Standard Manoeuvres: Step-by-step breakdowns of the MOB (Figure-of-8), Heaving-To, Precision Stopping, Tacking, and Gybing under exam scrutiny.
- The Official Command Flow: Master the exact Swiss command sequences (“Klar zum Wenden?”, “Ist klar!”, “Ree!”) so your helm work is clear and confident.
- Target Control & Momentum: How to judge boat weight and bring the vessel to a dead stop next to a buoy, dock, or target every single time.
- Oral & Secondary Topics: Reefing sequences, anchoring protocols, and essential knots under pressure.
- Examiner Insights: The subtle “instant-fail” points most candidates overlook.
What’s Included:
- Live 2-hour interactive session + Q&A.
- Downloadable D-Schein Practical Exam Cheat Sheet & Command Guide.
- Full session recording for review.
- Access to our private All Winds Member Network for organising informal, shared-cost practice sessions on Lake Zug.
Pricing:
- Standard Ticket: CHF 95
- All Winds Alumni & Registered Members: CHF 55
Language: The event is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate basic concepts if necessary.
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