Start Sailing
We offer four introductory Start Sailing Holiday programs during the sailing season in the school holidays in September/October, December and January.
Learn to Sail #1 - Mon Sept 30 to Fri October 4, 2024 (5 days)
Learn to Sail #2 - Tue Oct 8 to Fri Oct 11, 2024 (4 days)
Learn to Sail #3 - Mon Dec 16 to Fri Dec 20, 2024 (5 days)
Learn to Sail #4 - Mon Jan 20 to Fri Jan 24, 2025 (5 days)
All courses run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
The Learn to Sail programs for the 2024/25 season will be open for bookings in the coming weeks. To register your interest early, email training@lc12ftssc.org.au
Each course has two groups
Beginners in Sabots – Designed for children aged from 8 to 12 who would like to learn the basic skills of sailing. For those that have never sailed before or have limited sailing experience.
Beginners in Lasers – Designed for older students up to the age of 18 with no or little sailing experience.
Each program runs for 4 or 5 days and covers both theory and practice.
What We Provide
Training boats (10 Sabots and 3 Lasers)
Personal Flotation Devices - PFDs (Life Jackets)
Sun protection cream
A keen and dedicated group of instructors
Graduation Certificate presentation on the final day
What You Need To Provide
Kids keen to learn the basics of sailing that can swim at least 50 meters unassisted
Parents who are keen for their kids to take on sailing as a sport
Warm clothes for sailing, including a hat
Suitable footwear
Lunch, Morning and Afternoon snacks and refreshments
We also encourage parents to spend some time during the week assisting with the course, from as little as 2 hours to the whole week. This allows the club’s volunteers to focus on teaching and adds another layer of safety.
Where?
At the clubhouse, Longueville Wharf, Stuart Street, Longueville
Cost
$635 for a 5 day program / $545 for a 4 day program includes:
Club Membership for the season.
Use of the Club's "Learn to Sail" Sabots in our Learn to Race program immediately following the course (on Saturday mornings).
Use of the Club’s “Learn to Sail” Sabots in Club Racing immediately following the course for two half seasons.
Active Kids Voucher
The NSW goverment is helping kids get active with the active kids program. The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of school-enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year.
LC12ftSSC has been approved as an Active Kids Program provider. Vouchers can be used to cover course enrolment fees as well as membership fees.
To find our more and apply for your voucher(s): https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
Feedback From Previous Courses
My son and his friend did their first learn to sail program in the October holidays and loved it!! You run a fantastic program thanks. They are both keen to enrol for the January program. K.
Thanks so much to you and the team for a wonderful learn to sail week. Samuel LOVED it and is keen to do more. E.
Alex described her first day as "awesome"!. T.
Our kids had the most fabulous week last week learning to sail. I also enjoyed helping out and watching their progress. Thank you very much. A.
Thank you for the wonderful week you created for Jack. He is really looking forward to the Learn to Race program. We'll see you on 31 January! Thanks again for sharing your passion for sailing with our son. J.
I just wanted to pass on my thanks for the week so far. I came home tonight to a bubbly, chatty daughter (Sienna) who couldn't stop talking about what she was learning and her growing confidence in some new skills. I am so thrilled. I think we have a convert! L.
Emma thoroughly enjoyed the “learn to sail” course that you and all your fellow members ran last week. The course was spot on for beginners and we were greatly impressed that you managed to get through everything in five days of such extreme weather conditions. Many thanks to you, the senior club members who helped through the week (we won’t try to list names as we are sure we would miss somebody) and all the junior instructors for their diligence and enthusiasm in teaching the learners. Also thanks to the members who joined the end of course barbecue on Friday evening and made the parents feel very welcome. You have a great club and should be proud of it! Again thanks and regards. C.
Thanks very much Jack - my two (Poppy and Hugh) have been very much enjoying the week. Thanks so much to you and the team. A.
Any questions or to add your details to a wait list, please email Karyn Gojnich (Discover Sailing Principal) - training@lc12ftssc.org.au