Ladies of the Sea : Start Racing 14 October - 4 November 2026

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Wed 14 Oct 2026 09:30 - Wed 04 Nov 2026 13:00
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Australian Sailing - Keelboat: Start Racing

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Wed 07 Oct 2026 11:00.

The RSYS Ladies of the Sea Program has been developed as a Women only course, aimed at providing a supportive environment for you to learn the ropes. The courses are conducted on our exciting fleet of Elliott 7m Keelboats and taught by accredited Australian Sailing Instructors using the Australian Sailing 'Keelboat Program'. Our keelboats allow you to learn to sail with several other people without the fear of capsizing. Learning to sail in a self-righting keelboat provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive.

Course Dates: 

14 October, 21 October, 28 October, 4 November

Session Times : 9.30am-1.00pm

COURSE PRICE:

Members $540 / Non-Members $676

This is a comprehensive 4 week program. We are unable to offer make-up days for any that you miss within your registered program. 


Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.