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, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 08, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 15, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 22, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, March 15, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, March 22, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, March 29, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, April 05, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Start Racing - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program
- Saturday, May 03, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, May 10, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, May 17, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, May 24, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PM