UTAS Community Sailing Event

Come and enjoy the magic of the River Derwent aboard a Derwent Sailing Squadron members boat and experience sailing on Sunday 23 April 2023. The UTAS Sailing Event introduces the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and controlled way.

The sailing event starts at 10:45am with a short safety briefing, at 11am. You will then join your crew and UTAS Community groups for a fun and social race!

After racing, at about 1.30pm, join us back at the club house for a social event, including live music, games and a light lunch.

RSVP is esssential

We will arrange an Australian Sailing SailPass once you register. A Sailpass is a temporary membership to the Derwent Sailing Squadron to allow you, as a non member to participate in this sailing event and will provide you with  cover under the Australian Sailing Personal Accident Insurance policy, in the event of an injury.

Fitness and experience

• No sailing experience is required, this experience is suitable for all

• Few fitness/ability requirements apply but you should be able to board and disembark the vessel unaided

• Water confident

What to bring/Wear

• Warm clothes that you can layer up (gym clothes, thermals and a fleece work well)

• A waterproof jacket (and pants if you have them, but not essential)

• Beanie and/or hat (with a clip or string attached to secure to your clothing)

• Non-slip, non-marking shoes which you don't mind getting wet (boat shoes or old runners are perfect)

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen (yes, you can still get burnt at this time of the year)

• If you have your own lifejacket, you are welcome to use it. Each boat will have a supply of life jackets