Mixed Male/Female Class

The Adult ‘Learn to Sail a Dinghy' Program at GSC runs over 4 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. 

Throughout the Learn to Sail, instructors will follow the Australian Sailing prescribed syllabus, with an emphasis on learning and progression, 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 instructor’s recommendations.

Please note that this course is for participants 16 years and over.

*This is a Start Sailing 2 Course. Participants must have already completed the Start Sailing 1 Program.

GSC Adult Dinghy Learn to Sail Pathway

• Start Sailing 1 
  Start Sailing 2 - 4 x 3hr sessions
  Better Sailing
  Start Racing
  Better Racing

Course Overview
This course equips participants with boat rigging knowledge and sailing skills to sail a dinghy on their own. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident, and the skills and knowledge gained in Start Sailing 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Start Sailing 1 and are wanting to learn and continue to develop their fundamental sailing skills.

Course Outcome

You will gain your 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.