Adult L2S1

This Course is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to Dinghy sailing for complete beginners.

The Course includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge.

Our Adult L2S1 courses are priced at $250pp.

See below for session times and dates

Sailors Competencies

When I’m on the water I can……

·       Leave and return back to the beach

·       Avoid other boats

·       Recognise and get out of the ‘no go zone’

·       Reach around a figure of 8 and sausage courses

·       Right a capsized boat

·       Recover crew in a ‘man over board’ situation

·       Stop the boat and get it going again

·       Identify dangerous situations in and around the marina

·       Sit on the side of the boat and face the sail

·       Sail without kneeling

·       Steer and control the mainsail at the same time

·       Tack facing forward and changing my hands behind my back

·       Know where to have the sails set for all points of sailing

And when I’m on shore I can……

·       Dress for the conditions including the right PFD, sunscreen, hat and footwear

·       Name the main parts of the boat

·       Tie a ‘figure of 8’, ‘bowline’ and a ‘reef’ knot

·       Respect the boats that I’m using

·       Name the main ‘points’ of sailing

·       Use aids to determine the wind direction and strength

·       Rig and derig a boat with assistance

Adult L2S1 / Pre-Christmas Weekend Program - Sign-up here

Saturday, October 26, 2024         9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, November 09, 2024    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, November 16, 2024    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, November 23, 2024    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, November 30, 2024    9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, December 7, 2024       9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, December 14, 2024     9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Three places are available and the cost is $250pp.

Adults L2S1 / Holiday Program (subject to interest) - Sign-up here

Monday, January 13, 2025           1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Tuesday, January 14, 2025            1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025    1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Thursday, January 16, 2025         1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Friday, January 17, 2025                1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Three places are available and the cost is $250pp.

Adults L2S1 / Post-Christmas Weekend Program - Sign-up here

Saturday, February 1, 2025          9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, February 15, 2025        9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, February 22, 2025        9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, March 1, 2025               9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, March 15, 2025             9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, March 22, 2025             9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Saturday, March 29, 2025             9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Three places are available and the cost is $250pp.