Need to be fit and water confident (at least with a bouyency aid), You will be getting wet, wetsuit recommended in winter. 

But it is heaps of fun.

A general level of fitness and mobility is required. For example changing sides in the boat you will need to squat or kneel. 

Cost for course is $400.00

Sessions will be led by our club coach Kingsley Forbes-Smith.

Can contact him directly with any questions 0405290390

Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate. 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.