A series of introductory clinics for members new to sailing 

The Sailing Clinic A series is designed for people new to sailing who would like to develop an understanding of how to sail the club dinghies. The same skills developed in this program can also be applied in bigger yachts.

Each clinic will last for 3 hours. Wherever possible the clinics will use practical learning experiences and a hands-on approach. See topics below:
(there’s also a little background theory to support your understanding.)

Friday 6 October  Sailing Clinic A1: How a boat works/sails Setting up a dinghy, parts and rigging  

Friday 20 October  Sailing Clinic A2: Points of sailing, tacking and gybing. Steering, centerboards and balance. Reading the wind.

Friday 3 November   Sailing Clinic A3: Points of sailing, tacking and gybing. Steering, centerboards and balance. Reading the wind.

Friday 17 November Sailing Clinic A4: Planning for Safety
Getting underway, luffing up and returning to land. Capsize recovery and towing  

Friday 1 December Sailing Clinic A5: Sailing together Putting theory into practice with a family cruise for a special Novices Trophy Race 1.

Friday 15 December Sailing Clinic A6: Sailing together Putting theory into practice with a family cruise for a special Novices Trophy Race 2 Final BBQ cost $5.00 or BYO Picnic at the event end for family and friends

Meet at the clubhouse