Our LC12ftSSC Out There Better Sailing  camp is for sailors that have made the commitment to participate in the club's Junior Sailing program, compete on a regular basis on Saturday afternoon, and are keen to develop their sailing skills.  Participants will have completed one or more of the club's Learn to Sail courses and Transition to Racing courses.

Sailors will be grouped according to skills.  The 3-days will include basic boat handling skills, and adventure sailing exploring the river and Harbour (west of the Bridge).  It will be great preparation for those considering States & Nationals this season focusing on starting, mark roundings, strategy, tactics and dealing with big fleets.

The course will run for 3 days, 9:30am to 4pm daily and will be in Sabots, F11s and ILCA 4s.  Subject to registrations there will be separate instructors for each Class.

What we provide:

   * Sun protection cream
   * A keen and dedicated group of coaches and instructors
   * Morning and Afternoon drinks
   * Graduation Certificate presentation on the Wednesday afternooon

What you need to provide

  * Enthusiastic sailors keen to improve their sailing skills
  * Warm clothes for sailing, including a hat; suitable footware
  * Lunch & personal snacks each day

We encourage parents to spend some time during the week assisting with the course, from as little as 2 hours to the whole 3-days. This allows the club’s volunteers to focus on teaching and adds another layer of safety.

At the Clubhouse, Longueville Wharf, Stuart Street, Longueville 

Cost
Members $320 / Non-members: $495 includes:

• Quality coaching from Australian Sailing accredited coaches, dinghy instructors and assistant dinghy instructors.  Kingsley Forbes-Smith has agreed to be the Lead Coach for the program.
• Use of a Club "Learn to Sail" Sabot or ILCA 4 for the Out There Better Sailing Camp if a Dec25/Jan26 LTS graduate.  Participants should preferably own their own Sabot, F11 or ILCA4.  The Club may consider the hire of a Club "Learn to Sail" Sabot or ILCA 4 under special circumstances. 
• Junior membership for season if a non-member

 

Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club is an approved Active Kids Program provider which allows parents to claim and redeem a $50 Active Kids vouchers per school enrolled child towards the cost of a LC12ftSSC course registration or membership fees.  

To be eligible for the voucher, please complete the online application form here.

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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.