OutThere Sailing (OTS) has been created for 12-17 year olds who want to try sailing in a non-competitive, social and fun setting. OTS encourages the use of several watercrafts such as – Keelboats, Dinghies, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Windsurfers and Powerboat adventures. No prior knowledge is required and all sailing equipment is included throughout the course.

Tuition is provided by Australian Sailing accredited Instructors and will teach students the basics of sailing a dinghy, including preparing the yacht for sailing, leaving from and returning to the beach, sailing around a course or to a destination, and safety. In addition, students will learn a selection of sailing knots, basic navigation, the racing rules of sailing and weather forecasting.

 

Students will learn to sail in pairs or single-handedly in either a ‘Pacer’ – a stable and simple training dinghy, or a ‘Laser’ – a slightly less stable, Olympic class dinghy. Often students may start the course in the Pacer, but be confident enough to try the Laser towards the end.

 

OutThere Sailing courses are scheduled during the school holidays and are a great way to get a group of friends together and try something new and exciting.

The course cost is $320 per person and includes 20 hours of tuition and full personal insurance cover issued by Australian Sailing.

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Overview

OutThere Sailing 1 is a great introduction to the sport of sailing and the skills required but will still focus on fun with friends. The program provides a wide variety of on water activities that will introduce sailing and, depending on your club, an opportunity to experience stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing and power boating. You will learn skills through exciting exercises and put them to good use in fun, on-water activities.

Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this program?

This program is designed for participants who are 12-17 years-old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing.

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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.