6 Day Sailing Course (Sat 29/8, Sun 30/8, Sat 5/9, Sun 13/9, Sat 26/9 & Sun 27/9)

This course will run 9am to 4pm on Sat 29/8, Sun 30/8, Sat 5/9, Sun 13/9, Sat 26/9 & Sun 27/9. If any day is cancelled due to poor weather, the make up day would be Sat 17/10.

During this time, we will be learning to sail on Lane Cover River and Sydney Harbour, mainly around Cockatoo Island.

Over this course, we will cover and practice:

• Preparing to sail (clothing, site selection, conditions, risk assessment, communications on the water)
• Rigging
• Launching
• Sailing a marked course in light to moderate wind conditions (Waterway rules, manoeuvring and negotiating obstacles, understanding wind)
• Recovering from a capsize
• Controlling a sailboat under tow
• Landing and securing sail boat

During the activity, you will get wet. You will need to wear/bring:

• wet suit or similar to keep warm
• pealess whistle
• long hair will need to be tied back
• current logbook
• any medication you require
• sunscreen
• hat
• morning/afternoon tea
• water bottle
• sunsafe clothing (long sleeves recommended)
• wear fully enclosed shoes that will get wet (no crocs, thongs etc)
• dry bag with carabiner for anything you want to take on sailboat
• dry clothes to travel home in

Prior to the course, you should review the NSW Boating Handbook to start learning boating rules (particularly from page 72 onwards) https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/boating-handbook.pdf

Doing the boating knowledge practice quiz is also a great way to learn Take the boating knowledge practice quiz | Service NSW

The Water Activities Centre will provide you with a PFD to wear on the day and a sausage sizzle and can of soft drink for lunch both every day.

Everyone learns to sail and becomes confident in demonstrating their skills at different rates. You may require further sailing pratice after this course to become a Trained Participant in Sailing light to moderate winds. In addition to being assessed as competent in sailing, you will need to have:

• Trained Participant Core Program
• Perform basic water rescues (you must be able to swim unaided to achieve this.

Youth members will receive a certificate verifiying OAS competencies achieved.

We will not be running these additional units as part of this sailing course, but can support in you obtaining these. Please let us know if you need support in obtaining these additional units. 

Activities are subject to suitable weather conditions. If for any reason the event is cancelled, you will be able to rebook or obtain a refund. If you are unable to attend after registering, you will not be entitled to a refund.