Code of Conduct

Australian Sailing places great value on the time and commitment all participants invest and will not accept behaviour which breach the Racing Rules of Sailing or the relevant Code of Conduct detailed in its Member Protection Policy.

The key expectations are to:

• Encourage participants to play by the rules and respect the officials' decisions and that of the Event or event organiser;
• Abide by the law;
• Appreciate good performances and the skill of all participants;
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from activities; and
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every participant regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

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Terms and Conditions 

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise specified by the Centre if an individual cancels their participation in a Course/Event, then the refund policy is set out below:

In every circumstance where a refund is requested, the first option is to transfer the participant to another applicable Course/Event. Where this is not possible, the following conditions apply:

1. Notice period of Cancellation –
   1. Less than 7 days prior to the Course/Event - No Refund
   2. More than 7 and less than 14 days prior to the Course/Event - 50% Refund (less any transaction fees)
   3. More than 14 days prior to the Course/Event - 100% Refund (less any transaction fees)

2. Cancellation due to illness, injury or death:

If a participant is unable to participate in the Course/Event and can produce appropriate evidence, the fee will be fully refunded (less any transaction fee applied by the merchant).

3. Event cancellation:

If the Event is cancelled by the event organiser, the fee will be fully refunded.

4. Force Majeure:

If a Course/Event is cancelled due a reason outside the control of the organiser, a refund may be provided at the discretion of the Course/Event organiser.

 

Acknowledgment

I have read, understood, acknowledge and agree to the above declaration including the warning, exclusion of liability, release and indemnity.

I acknowledge that if my application to enter the Course is successful I will be entitled to participate in the Course.

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Course Overview
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.