Learn to Sail Program

Encouraging people in the community to learn to sail has always been a prime objective of the Club. Sunday morning training of beginning sailor members is a regular and ongoing activity. Our major training initiative are the Learn to Sail Programs. These are conducted by arrangement.

The Learn to Sail Program consists of:

Pairing the learners with a club member who will arrange time and dates that suit both parties to go sailing.
During these “on the water” sessions you will be taught all points of sailing and the terminology used.
You will be tested on your ability by sailing around a triangular course with a windward leg.

Learn to Sail Program participants learning to sail on 'What a Life'

Affordable
These sessions are offered to all including the wider community; and charges are set at rates to cover costs only. Participants receive a folder of printed notes and qualified and experienced sailors supervise all sessions. Currently the charge for these courses are set at $50.00 per individual member or an entire family may participate for the same fee.

If a course member decides to join the Club the course fee is deducted from the first years subscription.

In recent years over 140 people have enjoyed an introduction to sailing during these sessions. Some have become committed members of our club. We are proud to have introduced others to sailing at charges far below the cost of other Learn to sail programmes. The feedback we have from participants from the wide ranging age group involved has been most encouraging.