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3. Start Sailing 1
Recommended length
12 hours
Minimum age
0
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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Start Sailing 1 - Making Waves
Wed 14 Aug 2024 09:00 — Wed 18 Dec 2024 17:00 AEST
Centre
Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Concord Ryde Sailing Club
Learn to Sail for Juniors - Start Sailing 2 (Saturdays/Sundays) FULL
Sat 28 Sep 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
South Brisbane Sailing Club
Venue
South Brisbane Sailing Club
Pacer Start Sailing 1
Sat 05 Oct 2024 00:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 15:00 AWST
Centre
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA
Venue
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA (Inc)
Minnows C - Start Sailing 1
Sat 05 Oct 2024 00:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 16:00 AWST
Centre
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA
Venue
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA (Inc)
Start Sailing 1 - learn to sail (adults and teenagers)
Sat 5 Oct 2024 9:00AM - Sat 7 Dec 2024 12:00PM
Centre
Chelsea Yacht Club
Venue
Chelsea Yacht Club
Lasers - Start Sailing 1
Sat 05 Oct 2024 07:30 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 17:00 AWST
Centre
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA
Venue
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA (Inc)
Pacer Start Sailing 2
Sat 05 Oct 2024 08:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 17:00 AWST
Centre
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA
Venue
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA (Inc)
Adult Start Sailing 1 - Oct/Nov Course
Sat 12 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 16 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
Venue
Sandringham Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1 Youth 15+ & Adult
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Concord Ryde Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1 Junior
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Concord Ryde Sailing Club
Start Sailing 2 Junior
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Concord & Ryde Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Concord Ryde Sailing Club
SPASC Adult Learn to Sail Program - Oct-Dec2024
Sat 19 Oct 2024 11:00 — Sat 21 Dec 2024 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club
Term 4 2024 Adults Saturday Sailing
Sat 19 Oct 2024 12:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 14:30 AEDT
Centre
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club Inc.
Venue
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club
Term 4 2024 Kids Saturday Sailing
Sat 19 Oct 2024 12:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 14:30 AEDT
Centre
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club Inc.
Venue
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club
Term 4 2024 Kids Sunday Sailing
Sun 20 Oct 2024 09:30 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
Centre
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club Inc.
Venue
Vaucluse Amateur 12ft Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1
Tue 22 Oct 2024 16:30 — Tue 03 Dec 2024 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Adult Learn To Sail Oct, Nov 2024
Sat 26 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 16 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Avalon Sailing Club
Venue
Avalon Sailing Club
2024 Term 4 Start Sailing 1
Sat 26 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Connells Point Sailing Club
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Connells Point Sailing Club
2024 Term 4 Start Sailing 2
Sat 26 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Connells Point Sailing Club
Venue
Connells Point Sailing Club
ADLTS L1 - November 2024
Sat 02 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Learn to Sail - Start Sailing 1
Sat 02 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 30 Nov 2024 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Port Melbourne Yacht Club
Venue
Port Melbourne Yacht Club
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (4 Consecutive Saturdays) November
Sat 02 Nov 2024 08:30 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) Saturdays November
Sat 02 Nov 2024 08:30 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy Step 1 Course 2
Sat 02 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Adult Learn to Sail RESCHEDULED DATES
Sun 03 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 17 Nov 2024 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
Venue
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
DBYC - Friday Night -Adult Learn to Sail - 4 Week Pre Christmas
Fri 08 Nov 2024 16:30 — Fri 29 Nov 2024 20:00 AEDT
Centre
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Adult Dinghy - Start Sailing 1 - November 2024
Saturday 9th November 2024: 9am - 3pm
Saturday 16th November 2024: 9am - 3pm
Centre
Mornington Yacht Club
Venue
Mornington Yacht Club
DBYC - Adult Learn to Sail - 4 Week Pre Christmas
Sat 09 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 30 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
GLYC Start Sailing 1
Sun 10 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club Inc
Venue
Gippsland Lakes YC
DBYC - Sunday Afternoon -Adult Learn to Sail - 4 Week Pre Christmas
Sun 10 Nov 2024 14:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy Program: Start Sailing 1
Thu 14 Nov 2024 11:30 — Thu 28 Nov 2024 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Spring Start Sailing 1
Sat 16 Nov 2024 09:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 13:30 AEDT
Centre
Wynyard Yacht Club
Venue
Wynyard Yacht Club
Spring Start Sailing 2
Sat 16 Nov 2024 09:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 13:30 AEDT
Centre
Wynyard Yacht Club
Venue
Wynyard Yacht Club
Junior Start Sailing 1 (Beginners)
Sat 23 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 22 Feb 2025 11:30 ACDT
Centre
Christies Sailing Club
Venue
Christies Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1 - Adult Learn to Sail
Sat 23 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
Humpybong Yacht Club
Venue
Humpybong Yacht Club
Adult Learn to Sail
Sat 23 Nov 2024 09:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 12:00 ACDT
Centre
Victor Harbor Yacht Club
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Victor Harbor Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1
Sun 24 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 12:00 ACDT
Centre
Adelaide Sailing Club
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Adelaide Sailing Club
Start Sailing 2
Sun 24 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 12:00 ACDT
Centre
Adelaide Sailing Club
Venue
Adelaide Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1
Sun 24 Nov 2024 09:30 — 16:00 ACDT
Centre
Henley Sailing Club
Venue
Henley Sailing Club
SheSails Start Sailing 1 (November 2024)
Sat 30 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 16:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
ADLTS L1 - December 2024
Sat 07 Dec 2024 09:00 — Sat 28 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Adult Start Sailing 1 (Beginners)
Sun 08 Dec 2024 09:00 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 16:00 ACDT
Centre
Christies Sailing Club
Venue
Christies Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1
Mon 09 Dec 2024 10:00 — Thu 12 Dec 2024 13:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
RPAYC Kids Holiday Sailing Program: 10 - 13 December 2024 (Week 1)
Tue 10 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 13 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Start Sailing - Learn to Sail Mon Dec 16 to Fri Dec 20, 2024
Mon 16 Dec 2024 10:00 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club Inc
Venue
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club
RPAYC Kids Holiday Sailing Program: 17 - 20 December 2024 (Week 2)
Tue 17 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (December School Holidays)
Tue 17 Dec 2024 08:30 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) December School Holidays
Tue 17 Dec 2024 08:30 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Dinghy Level 1 - December
Friday 27th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Saturday 28th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Sunday 29th December 2024, 9am-12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Sailing School - Start Sailing 1 Dec
Fri 27 Dec 2024 09:00 — Mon 30 Dec 2024 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Somers Yacht Club Inc
Venue
Somers Yacht Club
Dinghy Level 1 - Course 1
Thursday 2nd January 2025, 9am-12pm
Friday 3rd January 2025, 9am-12pm
Saturday 4th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Start Sailing 1
Thu 02 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 03 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
SheSails - Dinghy Course Level 1
Saturday 4th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Saturday 11th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Saturday 18th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
RPAYC Kids Holiday Sailing Program: 07 - 10 January 2025 (Week 1)
Tue 07 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Start Sailing 1 Adults & Youth 18 yrs +
Sat 11 Jan 2025 09:00 — Sat 18 Jan 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Mount Martha Yacht Club
Venue
Mount Martha Yacht Club
ADLTS L1 - January 2025
Sat 11 Jan 2025 09:00 — Sat 18 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1 (January 2025)
Sat 11 Jan 2025 09:00 — Sun 12 Jan 2025 16:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
START SAILING 1
Sat 11 Jan 2025 10:00 — Sat 01 Feb 2025 13:00 ACDT
Centre
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Venue
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Dinghy Level 1 - Course 2
Monday 13th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Wednesday 15th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Friday 17th January 2025, 9am-12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Sailing School - Start Sailing 1 Jan
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Somers Yacht Club Inc
Venue
Somers Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1
Mon 13 Jan 2025 10:00 — Thu 16 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
RPAYC Kids Holiday Sailing Program: 14 - 17 January 2025 (Week 2)
Tue 14 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (WK 1 January School Holidays)
Tue 14 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) WK 1 January School Holidays
Tue 14 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Sailing - Learn to Sail Mon Jan 20 to Fri Jan 24, 2025
Mon 20 Jan 2025 10:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club Inc
Venue
Lane Cove 12ft Sailing Skiff Club
RPAYC Kids Holiday Sailing Program: 21 - 24 January 2025 (Week 3)
Tue 21 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (WK 2 January School Holidays)
Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) WK 2 January School Holidays
Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (WK 3 January School Holidays)
Tue 28 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 31 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) WK 3 January School Holidays
Tue 28 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 31 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1 - 2025 Feb-Mar
Sat 01 Feb 2025 08:30 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 11:30 AEDT
Centre
Mordialloc Sailing Club Inc.
Venue
Mordialloc Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1 - learn to sail (adults and teenagers)
Sat 1 Feb 2025 9:00AM - Sat 5 Apr 2025 12:00PM
Centre
Chelsea Yacht Club
Venue
Chelsea Yacht Club
Start Sailing - Half Season
Our learning and development program runs nearly every Saturday morning from November to the end of April. Please refer to the McCrae Yacht Club program for precise dates or contact the Training Centre Principal.
Centre
McCrae Yacht Club
Venue
McCrae Yacht Club
SPASC Adult Learn to Sail Program - Feb-Apr25
Sat 01 Feb 2025 11:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Speers Point Amateur Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy Step 1 Course 3
Sat 01 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 22 Feb 2025 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Summer Start Sailing 1
Sat 01 Feb 2025 12:00 — Sun 02 Mar 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Wynyard Yacht Club
Venue
Wynyard Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1
Sun 02 Feb 2025 09:30 — Sun 23 Feb 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1
Sun 02 Feb 2025 09:30 — 16:00 ACDT
Centre
Henley Sailing Club
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Henley Sailing Club
Start Sailing 1
Tue 04 Feb 2025 16:30 — Tue 11 Mar 2025 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Start Sailing 1 Adults & Youth 18 yrs +
Sat 08 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 15 Feb 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Mount Martha Yacht Club
Venue
Mount Martha Yacht Club
Adult Start Sailing 1 (Beginners)
Sun 16 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sun 23 Feb 2025 16:00 ACDT
Centre
Christies Sailing Club
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Christies Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy Step 1 Course 4
Sat 08 Mar 2025 09:00 — Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
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South of Perth Yacht Club
Adult Dinghy - Start Sailing 1 - March 2025
Saturday 15th March 2025: 9am - 3pm
Saturday 22nd March 2025: 9am - 3pm
Centre
Mornington Yacht Club
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Mornington Yacht Club
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (WK 1 April School Holidays)
Tue 15 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 18 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
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Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) WK 1 April School Holidays
Tue 15 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 18 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail 7-11 yrs (WK 2 April School Holidays)
Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail (12 to 17 yrs) WK 2 April School Holidays
Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club