Start Sailing 1 & 2 for Teens/Adults- September School Holidays

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Tue 01 Oct 2024 08:00 — Fri 04 Oct 2024 13:00
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Australian Sailing - 5. Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2

Course information

Teen & Adult Beginners Sailing Course - Dinghy (Puffin Pacers)

Course: 4 sessions

Dates:  Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th October

Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm 

Weather: subject to weather conditions i.e. either on Water for Practical or Land for Theory

Attendees: min 6 to participants to proceed with course

**Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus**

Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing. The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors. No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.


Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.

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 And Start Sailing 2 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