Dates: Mon - Thurs, 13th & 16th January 2025

Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (4 x 3 hour sessions)

Boat type: RS21 (Keelboat)

Prerequisites: Able to go from sitting to standing on a moving platform

Cost: $380 per person  ($357 + $23 Australian Sailing course fee)

RGYC Member Price: $340 per person ($317 + $23 Australian Sailing course fee)

This Australian Sailing Start Crewing Course is the first step on the Keelboat pathway to introduce you to the basics of Keelboat sailing. The course is aimed at people with little or no sailing experience on a small responsive keelboat, giving participants the opportunity to learn about crewing a small yacht. Topics covered include, the basics of small boat handling, safety on water and sail theory. Upon completion you will gain an Australian Sailing Certificate - Start Crewing.

All courses are subject to minimum participation numbers and the RGYC Sailing Academy strictly abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios. Places are limited so we recommend registering early to avoid disappointment.

Please note, some flexibility with dates may be required. If a course date needs to be changed due to bad weather the reserve date will be notified asap. 

Please Contact the RGYC office at (03) 5229 3705 or sailingacademy@rgyc.com.au for any further information you require.

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Course Overview
This course introduces participants to the basics of sailing on keelboats, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.