We are pleased to welcome participants to our Adult Learn to Sail Program (Start Spinnakers) for February 2025.  This course will include four sessions, conducted over the dates as listed above. 

All session times are 9:00am to 12:00pm

Training will be conducted on the Club's fleet of Melges 20 keelboats, which carry an Instructor and up to four course participants.  The boats will be sailed inshore on the water of Sydney Harbour.

The MHYC Discover Sailing Centre abides by the Australian Sailing instructor:student ratios, hence places are strictly limited.  To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early. 

The registration fee for this course is $600

Course Attendance

This is a 4-week course and, in order to satisfy one of the requirements for issue of the certification, you must attend a minimum of 12 hours. If you miss a session, we offer 'Keelboat Catch Up sessions' regularly. Please contact us and we can work out a date to suit you.  An additional registration fee applies.  

General Course Information

We offer further details and general course information on our website, covering parking, recommended clothing, where to meet etc - please follow this link 

 

 

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Course Overview

This courses introduces you to the fun and challenge of using an asymmetrical and/or a symmetrical spinnaker.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident, and the skills, knowledge and experience gained in at least the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have grasped fundamental sailing skills and want to learn how to use spinnakers; asymmetrical and/or symmetrical. 

Course Outcome

You will gain your Spinnakers completion certificate.