AUSTRALIAN SAILING CREW & HELM COURSE - EASTSAIL SAILING SCHOOL

 

Get on board with this high-energy Australian Sailing course! This beginner course covers the fundamentals of sailing and will have you comfortable at the helm in no time. Taught on the beautiful Sydney Harbour, you can enroll as an individual or with a group of up to 4 friends.

Australian Sailing Crew & Helm Course Details

 

In this Australian Sailing accredited course we will teach you everything you need to know to how to learn to sail. Our courses are taught over 2 full days by certified sailing coaches aboard our exciting fleet of Force 24 sports boats. Class sizes are an intimate 4 people or fewer. By the end of this course you will understand terminology and the importance of wind direction. You will also know how to rig and prepare the yachts for sailing, execute manoeuvres of tacking and gybing, understand basic right of way rules, and be able to tie a number of useful basic knots.

Learn all the basic skills and spend a weekend aboard with us. This course is taught over two weekend days. Day 1 starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm for a relaxing debrief and cool beverages. Day 2 starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm followed by the presentation of your Australian Sailing Certificates.

Age minimum is 18 years with reasonable fitness and agility (unless accompanied by an adult)

• Cost: $495 per person or $1,800 for a group of 4 (family groups can bring children 12 to 18 years of age)

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Course Overview
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. In the combined course, you will also experience and develop the theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.

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 of crewing and helming, 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 and Start Helming completion certificate.