Learn to Sail courses

Season 2023-24

Bookings Open 1st October 2023 to current members only

Juniors (min age 9) - teenagers

Please make sure you are enrolling into the correct level for your child's ability. If you are unsure of which course to enrol in please email :

sailing.school@somersyachtclub.com.au

Start sailing 1-

Your sailing journey starts here as you learn the fundamentals of boat handling and essential safety knowledge in a safe and supportive environment.

Cost $260

 December course           9:00 - 13:00

Wed 27th, Thur 28th, Fri 29th, Sat 30th

January Course               9:00 - 13:00

Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Thur 11th, Fri 12th

Start sailing 2 –

Your sailing journey continues as you begin to master your fundamental sailing skills and become competent to sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently. You will learn to apply knowledge of sailing to all points of sail.

This course builds on what is learnt in start sailing 1.

Cost $260

 December course             9:00 - 13:00

Wed 27th, Thur 28th, Fri 29th, Sat 30th

January Course                9:00 - 13:00

Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Thur 11th, Fri 12th

Better sailing –

This course develops the skills required to get the maximum speed out of your boat. You will master the fundamental sailing skills and sailing to all points of sail in stronger conditions.

You can use the club pacers or BYO your own boat.

This course builds on start sailing 2.

Cost $260

 January  course         13:30 - 17:00 (Note afternoon)

Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Thur 11th, Fri 12th

Start Racing –

This course provides you with the knowledge to start racing. You will be provided with an understanding of tactics and boat tuning techniques.

You will need your own dinghy for this course. A club hawk may be hired for the season for this. This course builds on better sailing.

Cost $260

 January course         13:30 - 17:00 (Note afternoon)

Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Thur 11th, Fri 12th