Learn to Sail - Start Crewing for Women
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If you've never sailed before this course is for you. No experience needed at all.This course has been set up FOR women and TAUGHT BY women in line with the She Sails BYC initiative to promote women in sailing.
You'll learn the basics the basics and by the end of the course you'll be able to tie the correct knots, understand the terminology and how to rig up a yacht in readiness for sailing.
We'll get onto the water as quickly as possible and show you how to trim sails.
Course Cost $400.00 includes handbook, log book and 6 months membership. 10% discount for BYC members.
Our instructors are the most experienced in Hobart, and our training boat is perfect for showing you the basics. BYC are an Australian Sailing fully accredited Discover Sailing Centre and winner of Club of the Year 2021 in the Tasmanian Sailing Awards, so you are in excellent hands!
* Please note that the course dates and times are subject to revision/cancellation if minimum numbers are not reached or due to adverse weather events - we will keep you informed ;)
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the basics of sailing on keelboats, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
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, 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 completion certificate.
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the basics of sailing on keelboats, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
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, 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 completion certificate.