The OutThere Sailing Holiday Program will be held from the 8th - 12th January 2024 and is suitable for participants with little or no sailing experience.

Course Inclusions

• 20 hrs tuition with Australian Sailing qualified Instructor.
• Sailing dinghies and keelboats. Also exposure to powerboats.
• Certificate and photos emailed on the last day.

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The OutThere Sailing Holiday Program is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to sailing and boating for complete beginners or keen sailors. It includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge. Activities are weather dependant and the instrucotr will assess each day what activity  can be on.

Topics covered include the basics of:

• Clothing and safety equipment 
• Parts of the boat
• Rigging (setting the boat up)
• Steering
• Sail control
• Speed control
• Launch and recovery
• Capsize recovery
• Towing
• Sailing rules
• Powerboat handling
• Keelboat
• Stand paddle
• Knee boarding
• Doughnut

Course Cost: $370

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies.

COVIDSafe Plans

Head to our COVID-19 Information page for the most up to date information on how we’re changing the way we operate, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. These COVIDSafe plans will be updated in line with current government restrictions so check back before your session.

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Overview

This is an OutThere Sailing combined course (a combination of OutThere Sailing 1, 2, 3). The combined course enables individual progression accross its duration, whilst allowing friends to remain together.

OutThere Sailing will always be about fun, social engagement and safety.

Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who are 12-17 years-old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing.

Course Outcome

By the end of the OutThere Sailing combined course, the participants will achieve the standards of either OutThere Sailing 1, 2, or 3 and have had a lot of FUN with friends!

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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.