Learn To Sail

Learn to Sail (LTS)

To register for LTS goto the membership page and use the blue buttons at the bottom. ( LTS sessions are a membership option).
The LTS fee covers all sessions for the whole season from September to April.(except some weekends in the school holiday see calendar).
The LTS sessions run on Saturdays 9-11:30am for 6-18yo and 11-12:30 for adults during the season.
Our sailing season runs from late September to April.
Our club uses RS Fevas and then Manly Junior boats to teach sailing. The content of the course roughly follows the Australia Sailing 'Start sailing program' syllabus.
PFDs are provided.
LTS fees include full membership for the season so you can also crew for someone in racing in the afternoon if you want.

PARENT/CARER Involvement for Under 18 Members and LTS/2+ Participants

All activities at HKSC are performed by volunteers, therefore it is essential that parents assist throughout the sailing season.

People under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent / guardian or designated adult for the duration of LTS/LTS2+/racing at the club on sailing days for emergency contact reasons.Parents are not expected to be sailing with their children, just a presence at the club is required to assist with various duties and for unforseen medical emergencies. Parent/carers are expected to help with the canteen and or safety boat duty roster. Any parent /carer who wishes to obtain their boat license or do a safety course are encouraged to do so.

Venue

HKSC is located on a beach at Dead Horse Bay near Brooklyn, NSW, 2083, on the lower Hawkesbury River. The club has no road access, but is accessible from Parsley Bay via 10 min bush walk on one of the bush access trails from Parsley Bay or Brooklyn which will take about 10 minutes.

What will I learn inLTS?

The course on the water on Saturday mornings mainly follows the Australian Sailing 'Start sailing' program. You will learn capsise revovery, sailing across the wind, tacking, gybing, sailing up and down wind and then how to sail faster.
Theory Classes on some Wednesday/Thursday nights on Water Safety, Nautical Language, Knots, Rigging and Sailing Theory at Magpies Waitara. The time for these is generally 18:30-19:30 allowing for dinner before or after (whatever suits you).
Our LTS program is designed to be fun, develop a healthy confidence in sailing boats and the necessary foundational skills to be life long and happy sailors.
The LTS program is run by experienced and Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
LTS is carried out in 2-4 person dinghies (boats) and it can be helpful to come with a friend or relative OR make some new friends with us during the season!

Click here for further information aboutHKSC and our LTS/2+ programs.

Facilities

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Sailing Club has a facility that incorporates boat storage, canteen, toilets and change rooms.

Canteen
- A variety of healthy hot and cold food is available, as well as a large assortment of refreshments. Members are encouraged to to patronise our canteen, as this is a major source of income. Without this revenue, our day to day operations could not continue, and the fixed membership prices would have to be higher.
Boat Storage
- The facility has boat storage for approx 30 boats, undercover, specifically for the recommended classes sailed at the club.
Toilets / Change Room
- Toilets and change facility are available (no showers).

Types Of Sailing

Sailing is a fun, safe, accessible, and affordable sport that welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. There are many different ways to get started in sailing through Learn to Sail and a range of opportunities for you to continue sailing in clubs as you develop your skills, experience and confidence.

There are many different types of sailing to choose from:

Social sailing - Non-competitive participation that involves just going for a sail
Cruising - A form of social sailing where a destination to sail to is selected
Racing - A number of boats going round a course in a competitive structure. There are different levels of competition from more social or introductory racing through to serious national and international regattas.