COURSE DETAILS

COST: $440

The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

This program is ideal for anyone wanting to learn the basic skills of sailing. 

Classes are conducted by friendly Australian Sailing qualified instructors. 

LENGTH OF COURSE

The course runs for a total of 12 hours

PRE-REQUISITES 

Preferably water confident, however you will always be wearing life jackets. 

For ages 13 - 18 years

FAQs

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Overview

OutThere Sailing 1 is a great introduction to the sport of sailing and the skills required but will still focus on fun with friends. The program provides a wide variety of on water activities that will introduce you to keelboat (5-6 person boat) sailing and, depending on your club, an opportunity to experience dinghy (1-2 person boat) sailing stand up paddle boarding, windsurfing and power boating. You will learn skills through exciting exercises and put them to good use in fun, on-water activities.

Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this program?

This program is designed for participants who are 11-17 years-old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing.

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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.