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Adult Learn to Sail

Start Racing

Probably one of the biggest challenges that the sailors face is to understand the complexity of racing. This course is designed to equip the sailor with enhanced skills to confidently compete in Club racing in most conditions.

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]

Click here for session times and dates

Sailors Competencies

When I’m on the water I can……

  • Start a race with flag and sound signals
  • Stay close to the start line
  • Change sail settings to power up and depower the sails
  • Sail backwards
  • Sail the course efficiently
  • Start to use body weight to help tack and gybe
  • Identify lifts and knocks
  • Determine the bias of the starting line
  • Work efficiently as a team

And when I’m on shore I can……

  • Identify basic flags and their meanings
  • List common race course configurations
  • Explain what the control lines do and why I would adjust them
  • Explain the common rules of ‘Part 2’ racing rules of sailing
  • Explain basic sail theory and sail trimming

 

Weekend Program

Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, February 01, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 08, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

9 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 29, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 05, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

9 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, May 03, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 24, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

10 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE