ADULT LEARN TO SAIL

 

ABOUT THE COURSE 
This is the perfect beginner sailing course for a 18 year old or older with little or no previous sailing experience and interested in water sports, or simply trying something new!

​Participants learn the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation. You will be taught the necessary skills to skipper a dinghy, under the supervision of one of our skilled coaches, experiencing a feeling of achievement they will be proud of.
 
A boat, lifejacket, helmet, team vest, and spray jacket are all provided for participants in this course.  We do ask sailors to bring with them a beanie or hat, poly props (colder months especially), water shoes, sun cream, togs and to be prepared for adventure!
 
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter this course at any age from 18 years old and must display confidence in the water.

COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
For PYC Member $300

For PYC Non-Member $375

​TIME & DATES
SESSION 1: Saturday mornings April 19 and 26, May 10 and 17

SESSION 2: Sunday mornings April 20 and 27, May 11 and 18

TIME: 0900am - 1200pm 

​COURSE CONTENT

• Water safety, weather and hazards 

• Boat care and terminology

• Basic knots

• Getting your boat in and out of the water

• Capsizing, tacking and gybing

• Points of sail 1 and getting out of irons

• Other classes of boat