Our LC12ftSSC Start Sailing is an introductory Learn to Sail course has two groups for those that have never sailed before or have limited experience and would like to learn the basic skills of sailing and the enjoyment of activities on the water.  We offer:

   * Beginners in Sabots – for children aged from 8 to 12 
   * Beginners in Lasers – for older students up to the age of 18 with no or little experience.

The program runs for 5 days and covers both theory and practice.

What we provide:

   * Training boats (10 Sabots and 4 Lasers)
   * Personal Flotation Devices - PFDs (Life Jackets)
   * Sun protection cream
   * A keen and dedicated group of instructors
   * Graduation Certificate presentation on the last day

What you need to provide:

  * Kids keen to learn the basics of sailing that can swim at least 50 meters unassisted
  * Parents who are keen for their kids to take on sailing as a sport 
  * Warm clothes for sailing, including a hat
  * Suitable footwear
  * Lunch, Morning and Afternoon snacks and refreshments

We encourage parents to spend some time during the week assisting with the course, from as little as 2 hours to the whole week. This allows the club’s volunteers to focus on teaching and adds  another layer of safety.

At the clubhouse, Longueville Wharf, Stuart Street, Longueville 

Cost
New members $645 / existing members $470.  Cost includes:

   * Club Membership for the season (if not already a member).
   * Free Saturday Transition to Racing coaching for half a season following the course.       *Use of the Club's Learn to Sail Sabots or Lasers in our Transition to Racing program immediately following the course.
   * Use of the Club’s Learn to Sail Sabots or Lasers in Club Racing immediately following the course for two half seasons. 

NSW Active Kids Vouchers are accepted.
LC12ftSSC is proud to be an Active Kids Provider.  If you would like to use an Active Kids voucher, please submit the 16-digit voucher number during registration.  Please also use the discount code ActiveKids when you get to the payment section so the $50 is deducted from your course fee.

 

Any questions please email training@LC12ftSSC.org.au

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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.