INTRODUCTION TO SAILING COURSE:
For Adults & Teenagers
DATE: 3 consecutive Sunday mornings:
February 9th, 16th & 23rd 2025
TIME: 10:30am - 12:30pm
This very popular course is run over three Sunday mornings from 10:30am-12:30pm, and involves both sailing theory and on-water sailing experience from our club instructors.
WHAT DO I LEARN?
- on water sailing experience as crew & skipper
- learning to steer a dinghy
- safety on the water
- how to correctly rig a sailing boat
- theory of how a boat sails into the wind
- hands on experience skippering a boat with guidance from our instructors
- theory on the basic racing rules of sailing
- crewing opportunities available for the clubs afternoon race (register your interest with the sailing instructors)
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WHATS IT COST?
- Youth (under 18 years): $250
- Adults: $400
- Seniors(65 years plus): $350
- Adults who are fulltime students, unemployed or retired may be entitled to a discount on these fees.
- Be aware that sailing can be very weather dependant and if the weather is unsuitable for sailing we may have to make other arrangements
- If you are unwell (particuarly with covid symptoms) please stay at home - we will provide refunds or catch up classes as required.
WHAT TO BRING?
- BYO Lunch or purchase from our canteen
- Hat
- Rash shirt (Long sleeved best to reduce sunburn)
- Sunscreen
- Drink bottle
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Warm Jacket (fleece or wool preferrable to cotton as they don't hold the water as much) or spray jacket
- Extra DRY clothes to change into after getting wet
- Old sneakers or water shoes to wear in the boat (they will get wet)
- wet suits are useful if you feel the cold
$50 ACTIVE AND CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS
We are registered with the NSW Government Active Kids Program so you can use this $50 credit voucher on your membership or lessons!!!
When you have registered with the NSW Government Program your voucher can be redeemed at our checkout.
LINK FOR NSW ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS: www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
TO REGISTER
Contact Sharyn for details how to enrol at > PHOSCmembership@gmail.com