This course is currently run through Smooth Sailing School and enrolments are OPEN via the Smooth Sailing School website.

Perfect for first-timers, this course offers a safe and supportive introduction to sailing while teaching you the essential foundations of the sport. You will learn how to handle a small dinghy with confidence, so that sailing becomes both safe and enjoyable. Topics include: how to rig a dinghy, tie knots, read weather maps and understand the basic rules and regulations of sailing. Learning is incremental during the course so we encourage you to be available for all advertised sessions.

Course Fees

$430 Adult (Age 13+)

Prerequisite:

Basic water confidence helps, but everyone wears an AS-approved lifejacket at all times. 

Course Inclusions:

• Australian Sailing qualified instructors
• Certificate upon graduation
• All course materials, boats and life jackets are provided

What to Wear

Information on what to wear will be provided upon registration and during the course.

Inquiries

For further information either contact  info@smoothsailingschool.com

Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.

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 And Start Sailing 2 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.