Start Sailing 1 Long Beach Sailing School @Chelsea Yacht Club

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Sat 03 Oct 2026 9:00AM - Sat 28 Nov 2026 9:00AM
Australian Sailing - Dinghy: Start Sailing 1

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Sat 03 Oct 2026 9:00AM.

Course description

Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. Equipment and gear will be provided by the accredited Long Beach Sailing School @ Chelsea Yacht Club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate. 

 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here

Recommended length

12 hours

Maximum age

85

Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate. 

 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here

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