Registrations for this course are not yet open. Entries open at Mon 07 Oct 2024 09:00.
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The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre is pleased to welcome you to our Kids Holiday Sailing Program (7-12 years) for December 2024 (Week 1). This four-day program will include a variety of sailing activities that are focused on having fun and learning introductory sailing skills.
The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre abides by the Australian Sailing Instructor/Student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. All courses are subject to change with limited notice, based on demand and availability. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.
There are two registration fee categories available for this Course:
- $495.00^ - RPAYC Youth Members
- $545.00 - Non-Members
^To be eligible for the 'Member Discounted Fee', the participating 'Youth Member' is required to be financial for the current Membership Season (through until 30th April).
Weather
The Discover Sailing Centre at RPAYC will always provide a productive session, regardless of the current or forecasted weather. Parents are therefore requested to encourage participants to attend each scheduled session, as well as assist them to prepare the appropriate clothing and equipment required for the day's weather outlook.
What to Bring
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Hat & sunscreen
- Shoes (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers)
- Wetsuit, or shorts & warmer top.
- Towel, and a change of clothes
We will provide you with a Personal Flotation Device (lifejacket) if you don’t have your own. We recommend that your child is wearing warm waterproof clothing on the water.
For more information on what to bring, please click here.
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Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.
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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.