The Start Sailing ‘Learn to Sail’ course at DSC runs for 8 weeks and will take you from novice to competent! During the courses you will have hands-on experience, beginning sailing with an instructor and learning the basics. By the end of the course, we expect participants to be able to complete a small ‘race’, guided and supervised by instructors.

Throughout the Learn to Sail, instructors will follow the Australian Sailing prescribed syllabus, with an emphasis not only on learning and progression but keeping in mind safety and fun!

Participants may complete the Learn to Sail 1-2 times and progression is at the sailor’s discretion or the instructor’s recommendations. 

Learn to Sail runs on Sunday mornings 9am to noon, and families are invited to stay at the club and participate in the rest of the days sailing and social events.

NOTE: This course is for young sailors from 8 to 14 years. Please register with the participants details, ie the sailor, not the parent/carer.

 

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Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.

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 And Start Sailing 2 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.