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Adult Learn to Sail

Start Sailing 2

This course is designed to build upon the skills learnt in start sailing 1.

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……

  • Leave and return back to the beach
  • Avoid other boats
  • Recognise and get out of the ‘no go zone’
  • Reach around a figure of 8 and sausage courses
  • Right a capsized boat
  • Recover crew in a ‘man over board’ situation
  • Stop the boat and get it going again
  • Identify dangerous situations in and around the marina
  • Sit on the side of the boat and face the sail
  • Sail without kneeling
  • Steer and control the mainsail at the same time
  • Tack facing forward and changing my hands behind my back
  • Know where to have the sails set for all points of sailing

And when I’m on shore I can……

  • Dress for the conditions including the right PFD, sunscreen, hat and footwear
  • Name the main parts of the boat
  • Tie a ‘figure of 8’, ‘bowline’ and a ‘reef’ knot
  • Respect the boats that I’m using
  • Name the main ‘points’ of sailing
  • Use aids to determine the wind direction and strength
  • Rig and derig a boat with assistance

 

Holiday Program

Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program

  • Friday, December 27, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 28, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 29, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Monday, December 30, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program

  • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 03, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 04, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 05, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Holiday Program

  • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, January 03, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 04, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Sunday, January 05, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Weekend Program

Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, February 01, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 08, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 22, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 29, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 05, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

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Start Sailing 2 - Adult Dinghy / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, May 03, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 24, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $340 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE