This Dinghy Sailing 1 course will be held on Sunday 20th & 27th July 2025 and is suitable for participants with little or no sailing experience.

Course Inclusions

• 12 hrs tuition with Australian Sailing qualified Instructor.
• Sailing dinghies and lifejackets.
• Certificate on the last day.

More Information

Start Sailing 1 is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to Dinghy sailing for complete beginners. It includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge. 

Topics covered include the basics of:

• Clothing and safety equipment 
• Parts of the boat
• Rigging (setting the boat up)
• Steering
• Sail control
• Speed control
• Launch and recovery
• Capsize recovery
• Towing
• Sailing rules

Course Cost: $294

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies.

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Cancellations: Please note that courses cancelled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge.

Important Information: Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations from our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

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Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 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.