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Courses

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  • Holiday Program
    • Monday, September 23, 2013
      09:00 AM
      • CLICK TO BOOK$290 NM  $290 SYC Member
        Places available : 12
      • Monday, September 23, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Tuesday, September 24, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Wednesday, September 25, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Thursday, September 26, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Friday, September 27, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    • Monday, September 30, 2013
      09:00 AM
      • CLICK TO BOOK$290 NM  $290 SYC Member
        Places available : 12
      • Monday, September 30, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Tuesday, October 01, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Wednesday, October 02, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Thursday, October 03, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      • Friday, October 04, 2013
        09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This program is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for primary school kids.  The course includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge.

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Sailors Competencies

When I’m on the water I can……

  • Dress for the conditions including the right PFD, sunscreen, hat and footwear
  • Swim 25 meters in a PFD
  • Right a capsized boat
  • Leave and return back to the beach
  • Be towed around behind a rescue boat
  • Avoid other boats
  • Recognise the ‘no go zone’
  • Reach around a figure of 8 course
  • Stop my boat and get it going again
  • Pull my mainsheet in without using my teeth!

And when I’m on shore I can……

  • Name the main parts of my boat
  • Tie a ‘figure of 8’ knot
  • Point to where the wind is coming from
  • Respect the boats I’m using

 

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