Take the next step in your sailing journey with our two-part intensive clinic designed exclusively for women and teenage girls with prior sailing experience.

This unique program goes beyond the basics, combining on-water training with practical skills, confidence building, and connection within a supportive and inclusive community. Developed specifically for the Coffs Coast, where opportunities for continued sailing progression are limited, this clinic is the perfect pathway to grow your skills and stay engaged in the sport.

Over two action-packed days, participants will take part in the Better Sailing course—building the practical knowledge and independence needed to feel confident both on and off the water. The program also introduces participants to racing in a fun, low-pressure environment, helping you take your sailing to the next level.

What’s included:

• Better Sailing course (1 1/2 days on-water training)

• Introductory racing experience

• Coaching from experienced, accredited instructors (including a female instructor)

Program Schedule:

• Day 1: Saturday 30th May 2026, 9.30am-3pm Better Sailing course

• Day 2: Sunday 31st May 2026, 9.30am-12pm Better Sailing course with introductory racing

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, develop technical skills, or connect with other female sailors, this program offers a welcoming space to grow, learn, and thrive.

Spots are limited—secure your place and be part of a stronger, more connected community of women in sailing.

Program cost: $120, discounted down from the normal $210 using a Sail Our Way community grant
Includes all coaching, boats and equipment!

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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.