(mature younger kids will also be considered from age 10)
DATES: 4 x consecutive Sunday mornings:
Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th MARCH 2024
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm
This excellent course is run over four Sunday mornings from 9:30am-noon and involves both sailing theory and on-water sailing experience
The series will cover:
on water sailing experience as crew & skipper
learning to steer a dinghy
safety on the water
how to correctly rig a sailing boat
theory of how a boat sails into the wind
hands on experience skippering a boat with guidance from our instructors
theory on the basic racing rules of sailing
club membership also allows you to continue sailing at the club for the rest of the season to practice your new skills
COST:
Full Adult, Student or Youth Membership fee plus $190 course fee
NOTE: lessons are NOT available with SAILPASS temporary memberships
Membership Fees:
Adults: $300
Full time Student(Adult): $226
Youth (under 18 years): $182 (ACTIVE KIDS voucher discounts may be used)
The club membership covers: personal indemnity insurance and Sunday sailing for the remainder of the season (till end of the season late April), if you are keen to continue sailing with either the Heron, NS14 or Open fleet. This can be in one of the club boats as a skipper or as a crew. Discuss these options with your instructors.
Be aware that sailing can be very weather dependant and if the weather is unsuitable for sailing we may have to make other arrangements
If you are unwell (particuarly with covid symptoms) please stay at home - we will provide refunds or catch up classes as required.