This very popular course is run over three Sunday mornings from 10:00am-12:30pm, and involves both sailing theory and on-water sailing experience from our club instructors.
WHAT DO I LEARN?
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
crewing opportunities available for the clubs afternoon race (register your interest with the sailing instructors)
WHATS IT COST?
Youth (under 18 years): $250
Adults: $400
Seniors(65 years plus): $350
Adults who are fulltime students, unemployed or retired may be entitled to a discount on these fees.
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.
WHAT TO BRING?
BYO Lunch or purchase from our canteen
Hat
Rash shirt (Long sleeved best to reduce sunburn)
Sunscreen
Drink bottle
Towel
Swimsuit
Warm Jacket (fleece or wool preferrable to cotton as they don't hold the water as much) or spray jacket
Extra DRY clothes to change into after getting wet
Old sneakers or water shoes to wear in the boat (they will get wet)
wet suits are useful if you feel the cold
$50 ACTIVE AND CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS
We are registered with the NSW Government Active Kids Program so you can use this $50 credit voucher on your membership or lessons!!!
When you have registered with the NSW Government Program your voucher can be redeemed at our checkout.