SheSails - Keelboat Start Crewing (3 day)

BYS Women's sailing program offers a safe space for women to become comfortable and confident on the water, while socialising and meeting new likeminded friends.

SheSails - Start Crewing 3 day course is the first step on the sailing pathway and introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. You will learn basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing as well as (wo)man overboard recovery.

Once you have completed SheSails Start Crewing, Next up is SheSails - Keelboat Start Helming

Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (eg. a water resistent jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.

COVIDSafe Plans

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are changing the way we operate, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVIDSafe plans will be updated in line with current government restructions so check back with us before the beginning of the season. 

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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.