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Adult Learn to Sail

Better Sailing

This course is designed to consolidate the experience and knowledge gained in ‘Start Sailing’. Skills and knowledge are introduced that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently.

Our Dinghy Programs are priced at $360pp and we do offer a member discount. If you would like to be notified when course dates are confirmed please email [email protected]

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Sailors Competencies

When I’m on the water I can……

  • Sail a windward / leeward course
  • Perform a 360 degree turn
  • Use the tiller extension
  • Sail a ‘close hauled’ course without assistance
  • Identify gusts on the water
  • Come alongside a stationary object and stop
  • Raise the centreboard downwind
  • Understand tell tails and adjust the sails accordingly
  • Adjust body weight to trim the boat

And when I’m on shore I can……

  • Name the all of the parts of the boat
  • Rig and derig a boat from scratch
  • Know where to source weather forecasts
  • Tie a ‘round turn and two half hitches’

 

Holiday Program

Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program

  • Saturday, December 27, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Monday, December 29, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program

  • Saturday, December 27, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Monday, December 29, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Weekend Program

Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 06, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 13, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 20, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

4 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 08, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, November 22, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 29, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 06, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Friday, January 02, 2026
    09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 03, 2026
    09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 04, 2026
    09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, February 07, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, March 14, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 11, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, May 02, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 09, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 23, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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