Adult Dinghy Option 1
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Course information
The adult dinghy course is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to small boat sailing for novices 18 years and older. This course will provide participants with a wide range of skills, a sound understanding of the responsibilities of the helmsman and crew, as well as knowledge of the marine environment. For any upcoming details please do not hesitate to contact activities@efyc.com.au.
Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.
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.