Adult - Learn to Sail, School Term 3, 2026

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Sat 18 Jul 2026 10:00 - Sat 12 Sep 2026 12:30
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Australian Sailing - Dinghy: Start Sailing 1

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Wed 01 Jul 2026 21:00.

Learn to Sail programs for Adults

Discover the excitement of sailing with our adult learn-to-sail programs designed for complete beginners. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll build confidence on the water while learning essential sailing skills in a fun and supportive environment.

Whether you’re seeking a new hobby, a social activity, or simply the thrill of trying something different, our courses provide the perfect opportunity to experience the freedom of sailing.

Adult sailing programs include:

Start Sailing 1

Using club owned boats, you learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment

Sailing 2

Here is your opportunity to master all of the fundamental dinghy sailing skills. By now, you will now be equipped to sail your dinghy on your own voyages of discovery

Better Sailing

Building in confidence, you will now be able to handle stronger winds as you develop the skills required to get maximum speed from your dinghy. Your journey speeds up as you experience the thrill of trapezing and using a spinnaker.

Start Racing

Learn the basics of dinghy racing

Better Racing

Improve your racing in a dinghy

Some of the things you will learn during a course:
 
Basic clothing and equipment requirements
 
Sailing terminology
 
How to Launch and recover a boat
 
How to recover from a capsize
 
How to Rig a boat
 
Sailing a triangular course
 
Basic sailing Rules and Theory
Each course step includes:
 
Approximately 24hrs tuition with experienced and nationally qualified Australian Sailing instructors
 
Australian Sailing logbook
 
Boat and PFD provided
 
Complimentary Sailing membership while enrolled in a course (up to $150 Value)
 
Cost $350

Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate. 

 

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