This Start Racing Dinghy course will be held on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026.

Course Inclusions

• 12 hours of tuition with an Australian Sailing-qualified Instructor.
• Sailing dinghies and lifejackets.
• The certificate and photos will emailed on the last day.

More Information

Start Racing Dinghy is designed to join the excitement and challenge of competition where you'll dive into the fundamentals of racing!

Topics covered include the basics of:

• Able to rig boat for optimal performance in current conditions
• Mark all sail controls to enable accurate setting
• Can perform over the gunwale capsize recovery
• Demonstrate an understanding of starting procedures
• Identify line bias and favoured end
• Perform starts in accordance with start signals
• Understand boat trim, balance & centreboard position on all legs of the racing course
• Adjust sail shape in response to changing conditions
• Observe rules covering starting, mark rounding, overlaps, penalties, on same tack, on opposite tacks and obstructions while racing

 

Course Cost: $364

*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.

Minimum Attendance Requirement: This course requires a minimum of 2 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.

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Course Overview
Join in the fun and challenge as you learn the basics of racing in a dinghy.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to learn the basics of racing and begin competing at club-level races. 

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing (Dinghy) 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.