Adult Learn to Sail (Keelboat)

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So you want to Learn to Sail?
The Start Crewing Course is the first step on the Australian Sailing accredited pathway to learning how to sail a small keelboat. The course is ideal for anyone with no previous sailing experience looking to learn the basics of sailing. Upon successful completion of the 12-hour course (run over 4 weeks) you will understand basic sailing terminology, ropework, safety procedures, rigging, wind awareness and sail trim. Upon successful completion of the 12-hour course (run over 4 weeks) you can join twilight racing on Wednesday afternoons or continue on into the Start Helming Course (run over 4 weeks). You will come away the knowledge and confidence to crew on a small keelboat.

What does this course cost?	$420.00 per person
How to book?	October-November 2025 Start Crewing: Tuesday Afternoons, 12:00-3:00pm. Register Here Wednesday Afternoons, 12:00-3:00pm. Register Here Saturday Mornings, 08.30-11.30am. Register Here Start Helming: Tuesday Evenings, 3:30-6:30pm. Register Here November-December 2025 Start Crewing: Tuesday Afternoons, 12:00-3:00pm. Register Here Saturday Mornings, 08.30-11.30am. Register Here Start Helming: Tuesday Evenings, 3:30-6:30pm. Register Here Wednesday Afternoons, 12.00-3.30pm. Registe Here January 2026 Start Crewing: Friday Evenings, 4.00-7.00pm. Register Here Saturday Mornings, 08.30-11.30am. Register Here Start Helming: Tuesday Evenings, 4.00-7.00pm. Register Here Start Skippering: Expression of Interest now available: Apply Here For more information and to enquire about registration, please email sophie@gossail.com.au
Length	4 x 3 hour practical sessions (Start Crewing/Helming). 2 x 6hr practical sessions (Start Skippering)
Outcomes	This will allow participants the freedom of sailing small keelboats with the guidance of an Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor and experienced GSC Keelboat Skipper. It will also provide you with a unique, inclusive introduction to crewing on keelboats with ongoing support from GSC.
Pre-requisites	Water confident Minimum 16 years old Reasonable Mobility and Fitness
Who should do this course?	This course is recommended to anyone who wants to learn more sailing skills and have fun on the water. No previous sailing experience is necessary.
What is included?	Tuition by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors and experienced GSC Instructors onboard Magic 25 Keelboats GSC Temporary Crew Membership Australian Sailing Logbooks, Textbooks and Other Course Notes Use of personal safety equipment including life jacket Australian Sailing Insurance Upon successful completion, a nationally recognised Australian Sailing Start Crewing Course Certificate
What to bring?	Enclosed Shoes (white soled non-marking preferred) Wet-weather jacket suitable to the weather forecast to keep you warm. Water