OutThere Sailing

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Tue 07 Jan 2020 14:00 - Thu 09 Jan 2020 18:00
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Australian Sailing - OutThere Sailing: OutThere Sailing Combined (Dinghy)

Course information

This course is sold out.

Cost

$200

*payment gateway fee (2% + $1.60) applies

Course Inclusions

  • 12hrs with qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
  • FUN on-water & off-water games.
  • All equipment including boats and lifejackets (PFDs)

More Information

OutThere Sailing is a new Australian Sailing program offering teenagers the opportunity to experience and develop their skills in sailing. It's a fantastic way to get out on the water, make new friends and learn exciting and valuable skills that will help now and in the future. The program is for 12-17 year olds who have never sailed as well as those who have sailed before in Tackers or school programs. In most cases you will be on the water from day one as part of a group, or with your friends with an instructor close at hand. 

What to Bring to Sailing

What you need to bring to sailing:

  • Bathers – shorts & rashie ideal (avoid cotton)
  • Towel
  • Closed-toe footwear (old sneakers)
  • Hat
  • Water bottle to refill with rainwater
  • Change of clothes

And if available:

  • Windproof and waterproof jacket
  • Wetsuit
  • Sailing gloves (bike golf gloves etc are good too)
  • Wetsuit boots

*PFD (lifejacket) Type 1 or Type 2 provided.


Overview

This is an OutThere Sailing combined course (a combination of OutThere Sailing 1, 2, 3). The combined course enables individual progression accross its duration, whilst allowing friends to remain together.

OutThere Sailing will always be about fun, social engagement and safety.

Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course 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.

Course Outcome

By the end of the OutThere Sailing combined course, the participants will achieve the standards of either OutThere Sailing 1, 2, or 3 and have had a lot of FUN with friends!

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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

 

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