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 between $220 and $385pp 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
- Monday, December 13, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 14, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, December 15, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, December 16, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, December 17, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, December 20, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 21, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, December 22, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, December 23, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, December 24, 202109:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Tuesday, January 04, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 05, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 06, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 07, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 10, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 11, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 12, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 13, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 14, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Better Sailing - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 17, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 18, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 19, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 20, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 21, 202209:00 AM to 12:00 PM