LAKE COOTHARABA SAILING CLUB Inc

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

INTRODUCTION

The program has been designed around the stated needs of a group of talented youngsters who attended an initial test event on Lake Cootharaba on 9 November 2025.  The outcome of the initial term of coaching was very pleasing with every member of the group attending the Open Skiff Nationals at Manly NSW and performing well above their original expectations.

Given the status of Lake Cootharaba SC as one of the few clubs on the Sunshine Coast with the location and resources to be able to offer such a program, it is intended that this program will develop into a permanent feature of our club’s efforts to broaden the reach of sailing in our community and particularly to attract and develop young people in to our sport. 

It should be noted that this is not an initiative to develop an exclusive squad of elite junior sailors.The program’s primary objectives are:

o   To assist youngsters to reach their individual potential as a competitive sailors; and

o   To help them identify the pathways open to them in sailing and establish their own personal goals in the sport.

Registration

Registration is only available online.  

Registration for the Autumn term will remain open until 5:00 pm on 24/4/2026.  Any particpants registering during the term will be credited on a pro-rata basis for the time they missed.  In order to ascertain numbers, initial registration can be made without payment.  Once we know how many participants we have, the costs will be distributed equally as follows:

Number of participants	Fee per participant (inc. GST)
5	$310
6	$260
7	$220
8	$195
9	$175
10	$155
11	$140
12	$130

 

In addition, a casual rate of $75 (inc GST) will apply to anyone who lives more than 100Km away from LCSC and wants to participate in individual sessions.  There's no need to book ahead of time if you intend to attend on a casual basis.  Just trun up and we'll issue an invoice on the day. 

All  participants must be a member of LCSC.

In order to maximise the benefit to participants, a maximum of 12 registrations has been set.