Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Junior Sail Training 2021/2022
BYS JUNIOR SAILING TRAINING season commencing on 7th Nov 2021 and finishing on 13th Feb 2022.
BYS Member Price: $400*
Non BYS Member Price: $550*.
*Note there is an additional AS fee of $17.50.
Australian Sailing - 6. Better Sailing
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
The BYS Junior Sail Training program progressively follows the Australian Sailing Pathways - Steps 1 through to 3, and includes Start Sailing, Better Sailing and Start Racing.
Our program is designed to provide a safe and fun introduction to sailing that's inclusive to all children aged between 6 and 12 years.
Individuals in our Junior Sail Training program belong to 1 of the 5 different groups to cater for their skill level, confidence and experience out on the water. The groups progress in the following order from beginners to our most experienced sailors: Green Group, White Group, Orange Group, Purple Group and Blue Group.
Despite our seperate groups, we have whole group briefings and warm ups at the start of each session, and employ a buddy system to ensure that our most beginner sailors interact with and learn from our experienced juniors. This contributes to the Team BYS atmosphere that all of our participants and parents/guardians are a part of.
COVIDSafe Plans
https://www.bys.asn.au/on-water/safety/
Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we're changing the way we operate, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVIDSafe plans will be updated in line with current government restructions, so check back before the Sail Training season starts.
Course Overview
This course focuses on sailing in stronger winds and introducing extra equipment like spinnaker and trapeze to leverage the full boat potential on the water.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident, and you should have the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Sailing 2 course.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to continue developing their sailing skills in dinghies.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Better Sailing 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.