Congratulations on successfully completing the Australian Sailing Start Crewing & Start Helming course with Swan River Sailing! We’re thrilled to have shared this exciting journey with you on the beautiful waters of the Swan River.

Thank you for your enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication throughout the program. You’ve mastered essential sailing skills, from knot-tying and sail handling to confidently taking the helm, earning your well-deserved Start Crewing and Start Helming certificates. We hope you’re as proud of your achievements as we are!

Your time with us is just the beginning of your sailing adventure. Here are a few ways to keep the wind in your sails:

• Join A Club: Become a member of your local yacht club to enjoy regular sailing opportunities and social events.

• Continue Learning: Explore advanced courses like Start Skippering and Start Racing to build on your skills and lead your own crew or ask us about getting involved in mid-week racing.

• Stay Connected: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X for updates on corporate sailing events, community regattas and other courses.

We’d love to hear about your experience! Please share your feedback or favorite moments by replying to this email or tagging us online. Your insights help us make every course even better.

If you enjoyed the course and would like to support us, please consider making a tax deductible donation to support our maintenance program - click here to donate

Once again, thank you for choosing Swan River Sailing. We look forward to seeing you back on the water soon!

Fair winds,
The Swan River Sailing Team
www.swanriversailing.com
info@swanriversailing.com
(08) 9386 9488

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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.