Dinghy Sailing - Start Sailing (Level 1)
This course provides a practical and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for beginners. Suitable for youth and adults, it focuses on developing essential skills in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or build confidence on the water, this program is the perfect first step.
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Description
This two-day course provides a structured introduction to the wonderful sport of sailing.
You will learn the theory and core practical sailing skills in a progressive, safe environment.
We begin by teaching you how to rig and prepare your boat. Then, we move on to the exciting bit—sailing across the wind. This is where you feel the joy of sailing.
By the end of the course, you will know how to sail around a basic triangular course in light winds.
Course content
- Safety first: Learn about personal gear, PFDS (Personal Flotation Devices), and more.
- Boat preparation: Rigging, launching, and landing your dinghy.
- Sailing basics: Orientation, reaching, and sailing across the wind.
- Upwind skills: Tack through the “no-go zone.”
- Downwind skills: Gybing and mastering the "gybing zone."
- Core concepts: Understand the five essentials of sailing and the points of sailing.
- Capsize recovery: A key skill for any sailor.
Sailing location
Sailing locationThe course is based in a superb setting at Middle Harbour Yacht Club on Sydney Harbour.
The local sailing area offers plenty of safe, sandy beaches for beginners to learn the ropes.
Equipment and instructors
- Dinghies: Sail on our fleet of RS Zest single-handers and Laser Bahias—two-person dinghies equipped with trapeze and asymmetric spinnakers.
- Instructors: Our qualified, friendly, and experienced professionals ensure a supportive and engaging learning experience.
Private course – less money, more fun
Why not bring your own group of family and friends? Organise a private course with five or more participants and enjoy a 20% discount!
We’ll work with you to find a date that suits your group. Click the "Private Course Enquiry" button at the top of the page to start planning your adventure!
What's included
Training, equipment, safety cover.
Qualifications
- RYA/AS Start Sailing - Level 1.
Before you start
- No previous sailing experience is required for this course.
What next?
- Move on to our level 2 course to develop and improve your skills.
- Then you will be ready to come and hire our sailing dinghies, start racing or join our skills development classes.
