This course will run on Sunday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August 2026. It's a 16h minimum course.

BE CAREFULL, as we want you to participate on a race the day 4, starting time may not be the same than the others days and day may change depending on race opportunity. It'll be discussed with the group.

If you dream of joining a club and racing amongst the fleet, this course is for you. By this stage in our keelboat program, participants are ready to learn racing maneuvres, crew positioning, pre-start, tacking, gybing and rounding markers on a course and use a spinnaker.

Racing requires the helm and crew to operate sail controls and achieve optimal sail shape in various conditions. This course will build on effective teamwork and communication, advancing each sailor’s skill to be on board during a race.

Program:

• Day 1: theory in class:

• start and finish: flag and procedure, strategy

• use of ladder rungs, strategy for 1st beat

• use of ladder rungs, strategy 1st downwind

• concept of layline and gain or loss

• racing rules: 10,11

• Day 2: on water manoeuvres:

• Communication and fast tack

• Weight and position onboard

• Sails best shape

• Day 3: on water spinnaker manoeuvres:

• Fast work on spinnaker

• Best practice for fast and safe gybe under spinnaker

• Spinnaker shape and trim

• Fast hoist and drop  

• Day 4: on water race

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat and have achieved Start skippering and Spinnaker courses.

Course Outcome:

You will gain your Racing level 1 completion certificate. 

Course Cost: $450

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions

Don't have an Australian Sailing Number?
Under your registration, you will see an option to "Begin your Registration" - please select this and follow the prompts

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.

Minimum Attendance Requirement: This course requires a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, you may choose to:

• Receive a full refund, or
• Be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost.