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, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSunday, December 28, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMMonday, December 29, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 30, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Saturday, December 27, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSunday, December 28, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMMonday, December 29, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMTuesday, December 30, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Weekend Program
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, August 30, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, September 06, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, September 13, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, September 20, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, October 11, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, October 25, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 08, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 15, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, November 22, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, November 29, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, December 06, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, December 13, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Friday, January 02, 202609:00 AM to 01:00 PMSaturday, January 03, 202609:00 AM to 01:00 PMSunday, January 04, 202609:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, February 07, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 14, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 21, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, February 28, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, March 14, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, March 21, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, March 28, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, April 11, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, May 02, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 09, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 16, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMSaturday, May 23, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM