KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming
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COST: MEMBERS $755 | NON MEMBERS $831
**RQYS Members please email Academy for Member discount**
At Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, aspiring sailors can embark on an exhilarating keelboat sailing journey through three essential Australian Sailing courses: the ‘Start Crewing and Helming’ and the more advanced ‘Start Skippering’. Start Crewing is designed for beginners, offering a solid foundation in keelboat fundamentals such as boat handling, safety, and sailing theory. As participants progress, Start Helming provides an intermediate level of expertise, allowing sailors to take on a leadership role at the helm. Finally, Start Skippering offers an advanced level for those ready to further enhance their skills and assume a skipper’s responsibilities.
Any of our Learn to Sail Keelboat participants have the amazing opportunity to crew on club members' division yachts through WAGS (Wednesday Racing at RQYS) to learn racing skills from our knowledgeable and active fleet. Whether you’re a novice or seeking to elevate your skills, RQYS provides the perfect platform to set sail into the world of keelboat sailing.
COURSE DETAILS - Start Crewing & Helming Course (16+ yrs)
The Start Crewing and Helming Course at RQYS is designed for beginners to build their keelboat sailing skills over 4 days. Participants will learn foundational crewing techniques such as sail trimming, safety essentials, knot tying, and sailing theory. The course also teaches intermediate helming skills, including tacking, gybing, reefing, anchoring, heaving-to, and Man-Overboard recovery.
Each day runs from 9 am – 4 pm with a break for lunch. You have the option to bring your own lunch, or we have a cafe on site. Bringing sun safe clothes, a hat, water bottle and enclosed non marking shoes are a must! We provide life jackets, but being water confident is essential. Members gain priority registration and have access to our member price. Successful participants will gain their Australian Sailing Start Crewing and Helming completion certificate.
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Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. In the combined course, you will also experience and develop the theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics of crewing and helming, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Crewing and Start Helming completion certificate.