Course Overview

A taste of sailing for those thinking about participating in the teenager/adult Learn to Sail program or looking to experience sailing for the first time. Participants learn some basic sailing skills equivalent to the first session of Start Sailing 1. For those interested in progressing their skills, we offer the opportunity to continue with the full Start Sailing 1 course. All you have to do is pay the difference! 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 12 years and older

Who should do this course?

The program is aimed at adults but is also suitable for teenagers and families wanting to learn together. 

Course Outcome

The goal of this session is to get participants comfortable sailing in 2-3 person sailing dinghies and introduce basic sailing concepts. By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Tack (push-turn)
• Launch & retrieve from shore under close instruction
• Reach around a figure-8 course
• Follow the leader

And, participants will have an awareness of: 

• Safety
• Rigging
• Capsizing
• Future Participation

Course Cost

$95

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions.

Course Inclusions

• Australian Sailing qualified Instructors. 
• Sailing dinghies and lifejackets.
• Fun on the water.

COVIDSafe Plans

Head to our COVID-19 Information page for the most up to date information on how we’re changing the way we operate, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. These COVIDSafe plans will be updated in line with current government restrictions so check back before your session. 

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