RPAYC Start Helming Course

The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre is pleased to welcome participants to our Start Helming Keelboat Course for March/ April 2025. This course will include six sessions, conducted over the days as listed. All session times are 09:30am - 12:30pm.

31 Mar| 02 Apr | 07 Apr | 09 Apr | 14 Apr | 16 Apr

Training will be conducted on the Club's fleet of Elliott 7 Keelboats.

The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre abides by the Australian Sailing Instructor/Student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. All courses are subject to change with limited notice, based on demand and availability. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.

Registration
There are two registration fee categories available for this Course:

• $745.00* - RPAYC Members
• $820.00 - Non Members

*To be eligible for the 'Member Discounted Fee', the participating 'Member' is required to be financial for the current Membership Season (through until 30th April).

  
The fee for this course includes the digital version of the Australian Sailing Introductory Keelboat Text Book and Log Book.

**For an additional $45 you can select to add an RPAYC course pack which includes a printed copy of the Australian Sailing Introductory Keelboat Text Book and Log Book in a waterproof satchel, with a length of rope for you to practice your knots! Just select to add the sailing pack at time of payment. This is the same course pack as you may have recieved with your Start Crewing course.

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Course Overview
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.