Adult Learn to Sail

The Start Crewing Course is the first step on the Australian Sailing accredited pathway to learning how to sail a small keelboat. The course is ideal for anyone with no previous sailing experience looking to learn the basics of sailing.This course provides a fun and accessible entry into sailing and gives participants the opportunity to improve and develop sailing skills and techniques. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each person's role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew. Upon successful completion of the 12-hour course (run over 4 weeks) you will understand basic sailing terminology, ropework, safety procedures, rigging, wind awareness and sail trim. You will come away with the knowledge and confidence to crew on a small keelboat competently and for those that wish, you can progress to larger yachts or participate as crew on a racing yacht.This course is an excellent way to become more involved in sailing and meet other sailors at a similar skill level in an inclusive, encouraging club atmosphere. After completing this course sailors can join twilight racing on Wednesday afternoons or continue on into the Start Helming Course (run over 4 weeks).

Length	4 x 3-3.5 hour practical sessions (Start Crewing/Helming). 2 x 6hr practical sessions (Start Skippering)
Outcomes	This will allow participants the freedom of sailing small keelboats with the guidance of an Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor and experienced GSC Keelboat Skipper It will also provide you with a unique, inclusive introduction to crewing on keelboats with ongoing support from GSC.
Pre-requisites	Water confident Minimum 16 years old Reasonable Mobility and Fitness
Who should do this course?	This course is recommended to anyone who wants to learn more sailing skills and have fun on the water. No previous sailing experience is necessary.
What is included?	Tuition by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors and experienced GSC Instructors onboard Magic 25 Keelboats GSC Temporary Crew Membership Australian Sailing Logbooks, Textbooks and Other Course Notes Use of personal safety equipment including life jacket Australian Sailing Insurance Upon successful completion, a nationally recognised Australian Sailing Start Crewing Course Certificate
What to bring?	Enclosed Shoes (white soled non-marking preferred) Wet-weather jacket suitable to the weather forecast to keep you warm. Water
What does this course cost?	$420.00 per person
How to book?	Click on one of the course dates below to register: Start Crewing January 2025 (Friday Evenings) Register Here Start Helming January 2025 (Friday Evenings) Register Here Start Crewing February 2025 (Saturday Mornings) Register Here For more information and to enquire about registration, please email sophie@gossail.com.au