This course will advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. 

Course Cost: $350

This Course Will Cover
Preparation	Can demonstrate the correct use and fitting of personal safety equipment, lifejackets and safety harnesses Can assess risks on board and understands how they may be avoided
Boats and Equipment	Can carry out basic maintenance on a boat
Safety and Emergencies	Knows what safety equipment should be carried on board, its location & operation Recover a man overboard (as helm) Knows how to raise the alarm in the event of an emergency Knows actions to be taken in the event of major gear failure, such as rig or rudder damage Can prepare for tow by a power vessel
Skills and Techniques	Come to and weigh anchor under sail in various conditions of wind and tide Pick up and leave a mooring under various conditions of wind and tide Handle a boat in confined areas under sail Berth alongside a pontoon under sail Can correctly tie up to a pontoon using mooring and spring lines Heave-to Sail a figure of eight without use of the tiller Sail backwards under control for a short distance
Sailing Theory	Understands the differing properties and care of synthetic fibre rope Knows the following: general rules, steering & sailing rules, sound signals, distress signals Is aware of local regulations
Weather and the Environment	Understands where to obtain a weather forecast and interpret its use Can interpret a chart of the local area Has basic knowledge of factors such as: buoyage, depths, areas suitable for anchorage, tidal heights and streams (where applicable) Can assess risk, traffic density, local regs, narrow channels

 

After the final day of your course, join your instructors and fellow participants for a relaxed social catch up. Enjoy a complimentary drink and shared snacks at our historic and welcoming Olympic Bar.

How to Register and Book Your Course

After clicking "Register", if you don't already have a free Australian Sailing account, click "Sign Up". Select "New Member", enter your details, and then complete your course booking.

Creating an Australian Sailing account is completely free. Please register using the name of the person attending the course.

What to Bring

Keelboat and Powerboat Courses: Waterproof clothing such as a rain jacket, gloves and boots (or old sneakers), warm clothing, and sun protection (cap, sunglasses and sunscreen),

Dinghy Courses: A wetsuit if you have one, if not, we have a limited number available to borrow (subject to availability and sizing), so please arrive a little earlier and don't hesitate to ask our team for assistance. Also bring old sneakers (thongs/flip-flops are not permitted), warm clothing, sun protection (cap, sunglasses and sunscreen).

Special Requests?

For any inquiries, information, or special requests (such as enrolling in a course that is currently in progress), please contact us by email, to training@rmys.com.au. Since we are often out of the office, emailing our training department ensures a quicker response. 

Cancellations and Rebooking

Please note that courses cancelled by email with at least 5 days notice will not incur a rescheduling fee. Cancellations made with less than 5 days notice will incur a $75 charge. If cancelling due to illness, this charge may be waived upon provision of proof.

Minimum Attendance Requirement

This course requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, we will contact you in advance. You will then have the option to be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost, or to receive a credit or voucher

Weather Notice

Please note that sailing is heavily influenced by weather conditions. There may be instances where training needs to be cancelled or postponed at the last minute. The instructor may also decide to alter the program during the course, not to go on the water, or shorten the course due to weather conditions. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations on our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

Important Information

In accordance with Victorian regulations, our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations on our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

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Course Overview
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you've gained from completing the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate.