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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 $350pp 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, April 06, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 13, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 27, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

3 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

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Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, May 04, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 11, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 25, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

9 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE