The Start Racing course will be delivered over three 4 hour sessions running over three consecutive weekends (weather permitting).

The course will focus on:

• fine tuning sail shape to optimise poerformace in various wind conditions
• overview of different types of race courses
• Flags and signals (including Starting and finishing signals)
• Intruduction to the racing rules of sailing 
• basic racing tactics

Upon Completion you will recieve your Australian Sailing - Start Racing Certificate

Course Cost: $385 pp
10% HBYC Members Discount Available

 

Some flexibility in available dates may be required as the on water elements of the course are weather dependant.
All courses have a backup date for if a session needs to be postponed due to weater, usually this will involve pushing the course back one week.

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Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.