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 $265pp.

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

For 2025, IHYC has two Adult L2S1 sessions:

Two places are available and the cost is $265pp.