Keelboat Start Helming

Keelboat Start Helming is the next step in your Keelboat Pathway. The Start Helming course continues to develop both your theory and practical skills to allow you to confidently take control of the helm. You will further advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. In the Keelboat Start Helming you will cover preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm, assessing the risks on board, actions to take in an emergency, sailing backwards, mooring, interpreting weather and envioronmental conditions and boat maitenance.

All this for the small investment of $350.

Once you have completed Keelboat Start Helming, the next course on the Keelboat Sailing Pathway is Keelboat - Start Racing!

Check back for any Keelboat Start Racing courses that may be happening.

Please bring with you:

- Jacket to keep you warm

- Refillable drink/water bottle

Lifejackets and sailing equipment is provided.

Please read our Covid information here: https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

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Course Overview
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you've gained from completing the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate.