The Squadron Keelboat Performance Camp is all about getting into racing, and developing the finer skills and techniques to sail fast!

This camp is targeted at sailors aged 13 – 18 years old who have been active dinghy or keelboat sailors and are able to demonstrate a high level of fleet racing skills e.g. you have completed the OutThere Sailing levels or are currently a part of the Squadron Keelboat Program. 

Weather Forecast

Sydney’s weather forecast can be a little unpredictable from week to week, but this is entirely expected for this time of year. As you will definitely get wet on the water, please check you have sufficiently warm and other spare clothes. Sometimes it can also be very windy on the odd day, so, should it prevent us from sailing safely, the Instructors are prepared with lots of shore-based theory sessions and plenty of fun activities and games to keep you warm. Do remember, sometimes if it’s windy and rainy in the morning, the afternoon can be absolutely perfect for enjoyable and safe sailing. Please note, we will NOT cancel a session due to bad weather. 

Lunch and BBQ

All participants are required to bring their own packed lunch and snacks each day and a drink bottle. In addition to bringing your own lunch on the last day, RSYS invites you and your parents to a social sausage sizzle BBQ and certificate presentation at approx. 3pm on the last day. We hope to see your Parents there!

Personal Floatation Device (PFD) & Clothing

All participants are required to use a PFD, which should fit correctly as per the manufacturer’s instructions and standards. Sailors can either bring their own or use one of the clubs PFD's. PFD’s can normally be purchased at Whitworths Marine & Leisure stores as well as other specialty type boating stores.

In addition to the above, you must also bring a hat, plenty of sun cream, a towel and closed non-slip shoes (either boat shoes/runners/trainers/wetsuit booties) which are essential.

Participants are also requested to bring warm clothing, as at times it can get quite cold on the water. A spray jacket, over a fleece, over a rash vest, would be the ideal combination to ensure you remain warm. Keep in mind that a spare change of warm clothes for after sailing plus a very big plastic bag for wet clothes is a good idea! Also, bring a wetsuit if you own one, especially for the cooler days.

Items that are recommended but not essential; sailing gloves, sunglasses, a drink bottle, snacks should you get hungry. Please make sure all valuables are left at home, however extra gear and bags may be kept in the Training Room whilst you are out on the water.

Parents Parking & Dining

Please be aware that car parking at RSYS is for Members only. The street parking in Kirribilli around RSYS is sometimes limited and in certain areas is also time restricted. Although parents are not required to assist with the Tackers Program, they are most welcome to have a coffee and a breakfast bite to eat or perhaps some lunch and a drink in the Club’s Careening Cove (Bar/Café) and watch the Tackers enjoy their sailing from the comfort of the balcony.

Active Kids Voucher

The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron is proud to be an Active Kids provider. If you would like to use an Active Kids voucher, use the discount code 'Activekids', and put your voucher number in the additional registration field. The discount code field will show up in the payment section. Make sure you put in the discount code 'Activekids', as well as listing the number in the registration field. 

RSYS Sailing E-newsletter

By choosing the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron as your  Sail Training Centre, we’d like to keep you up to date with all our future courses and the happenings of the Squadron Youth Sailing Community. Once you receive your first weekly edition, you can then choose to continue receiving the newsletter or unsubscribe from it if you so wish.

Should you have any further questions or inquiries, please contact the Sailing Office.

 

Kind Regards,

Angus Stranack

RSYS Sailing Academy Manager

P: 61 2 9017 0154

E: angus@rsys.com.au

W: www.rsys.com.au

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Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.