The training program includes:
• Use of boats, lifejackets and other safety equipment
• Registration with “Australian Sailing”, the national authority for the sport of sailing
• Textbook and training log for beginners
• Official assessment: At the conclusion of training, trainees will be assessed and receive an Australian Sailing certificate appropriate to the level of achievement.

What to bring
Students should come with:
• Comfortable clothing that may be worn in the water. A wetsuit is ideal, but shorts and warm top and jacket will be OK.
• Enclosed footwear is essential; bring an old pair of running shoes to protect your feet.
• Be Sun Smart and bring a hat and sunscreen.
• Finally, remember to bring a towel and change of dry clothes to wear after sailing. We have fully equipped changing rooms and showers for your use.

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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. 

 

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.