Start Crewing

A Keelboat Start Crewing course is the perfect start to becoming a skilled keelboat sailor. The course is Australian Sailing Accredited and instructed by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors. Start Crewing covers the basic safety, theory and practical skills involved in being a crew member on a small keelboat. 

Our Start Crewing course is conducted on our club 7.5m (25ft) keelboats which are perfect for teaching and learning. We will provide you with a life jacket for your course and a wet weather jacket if you need one. You will not need any special clothing for your course, however we request that you wear non-marking (or light coloured) soled shoes and make sure to bring warm clothing that you are able to get wet. On rainy or windy days it is a great idea to bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Each participant will receive a theory book and a log book as well as a certificate of participation (this may be emailed after the course). Please remember to bring your books to the second day of the course!

We will have a lunch break each day and you are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from our Member’s Bar. For safety reasons we are unable to take anyone on board who has consumed alcohol before or during the course.

Our Keelboat Programs are priced at $380pp 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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Length

• 12 hour Two Day course  (2 x 6 hr days) – ONE Day Trial Course Available (day one of two only)

A makeup date is also scheduled in the event of bad weather.

Start Crewing Outcomes

Start Crewing Pre-requisites

Water confident.

Over 16 years or 12 years with a guardian.

Who should do this course?

Anyone wanting to learn the basic fundamentals of crewing on a small keelboat.

Next Steps

Following the Start Crewing Course there are a number of options to continue your sailing:

• Apply for a Season Pass membership for unlimited courses over 12 month
• Repeat your Start Crewing course to consolidate your knowledge and achieve all outcomes 
• Continue onto a Start Helming course to learn the basics of helming (steering) a small keelboat
• Consider a spinnaker course to learn more about using Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Spinnakers
• Join a crew looking for members and start club racing
• Explore our other courses