Kids L2S1

This program is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for primary school aged kids (7-12 years).

Kids sail in pairs in small boats called Opti’s. They learn the basics of boat handling, practice safety drills and how to recover from a capsize.

All exercises are incorporated into games so the kids are unaware they are in a lesson, they are just having fun.

It’s a great way to meet new friends while mucking about on the water.

Our Kids L2S1 Courses are priced at $250pp.

See below for session times and dates.

Sailors Competencies

Boat Handling

• Steered with tiller extension under towing paddling power

• The ability to tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches

• Learnt and practiced how to perform the tack / ‘push turn’

• Learnt and demonstrated how to gybe / ‘pull turn’

• Comfortably reached around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing

• Sailing with the tiller extension (The Microphone Technique!)

• Learnt to sail upwind and downwind by following the rescue boat

Rules & Safety

• Swim 50 meters in a PFD

• Participated in a capsize

• Participated in rescue drills

• Understand the most important rule: Always avoid collisions!

• Understanding of Port / Starboard Right of way

Sailing Theory & Background

• Identified the ‘no go zone’ and the effects it has on your sailing

• A background in safety knowledge of tides and currents

• Basic wind awareness – wind direction and strength

• Demonstrated respect and care of boats

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

Saturday, October 26, 2024        11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 09, 2024    11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 16, 2024    11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 23, 2024    11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, November 30, 2024    11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, December 7, 2024       11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, December 14, 2024     11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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

Kids L2S1 / Holiday Program (to be confirmed dependent on interest) - Sign-up here

Monday, January 13, 2025 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Thursday, January 16, 2025 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Friday, January 17, 2025 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

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

Saturday, February 1, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, February 15, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

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