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2-3. Start Crewing and Start Helming
Recommended length
20 hours
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. In the combined course, you will also experience and develop the theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics of crewing and helming, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Crewing and Start Helming completion certificate.
Find courses
Start Crewing and Start Helming - We sail every day! CYCA Rushcutters Bay
Thu 31 Jan 2019 09:00 — Tue 31 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
SSS!&2 cert test
Thu 27 Jun 2024 09:00 — Thu 19 Jun 2025 09:00 AEST
Centre
Yachting Club
Venue
Australian Sailing
Start Crewing and Start Helming - We sail every day! CYCA Rushcutters Bay
Mon 01 Jul 2024 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 15:30 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Step 1 Course 1
Sat 05 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Start Crewing and Helming Extended - Fridays
Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November and 6, 13 & 20 December 4:45pm - 7pm ish
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Keelboat Start Crewing & Helming Extended - Friday Twilights
Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 November and 6, 13 & 20 December 4:45pm - 7pm ish
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - November 2024
Sat 02 Nov 2024 08:30 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing - MidWeek - November
Thu 07 Nov 2024 09:00 — Thu 28 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Helming - MidWeek - November
Thu 07 Nov 2024 09:00 — Thu 28 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Crewing - November
Sat 09 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sat 30 Nov 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Crewing and Start Helming (2 FULL WEEKENDS) - Nov 16-17 & 23-24 2024
Sat 16 Nov 2024 09:00 — Sun 24 Nov 2024 16:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Venue
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Nov 23rd - Dec 21st
November 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
SheSails Keelboat Start Crewing - Nov/Dec
Saturday 30th November 2024, 9am - 12pm
Saturday 7th December 2024, 9am - 12pm
Saturday 14th December 2024, 9am - 12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Start Crewing - December
Sat 07 Dec 2024 08:30 — Sat 21 Dec 2024 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Helming - December
Sat 07 Dec 2024 08:30 — Sat 21 Dec 2024 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Crewing and Helming - 2 Full Days - Saturdays - Starting 7th December
Sat 07 Dec 2024 08:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 16:30 AWST
Centre
Hillarys Yacht Club
Venue
Hillarys Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - December 2024
Tue 17 Dec 2024 08:30 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Jan 11th - Feb 8th
January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - January 2025
Tue 14 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing and Helming - 2 Full Days - Mon/Tues- Starting 20th January
Mon 20 Jan 2025 08:30 — Tue 21 Jan 2025 16:30 AWST
Centre
Hillarys Yacht Club
Venue
Hillarys Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - January 2025
Tue 21 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - February 2025
Sat 01 Feb 2025 08:30 — Sat 22 Feb 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Step 1 Course 2
Sat 01 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - March 2025
Sat 08 Mar 2025 08:30 — Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing & Helming @ RFBYC: Sunday Mornings March/April 2025
Sun 09 Mar 2025 08:00 — Sun 13 Apr 2025 12:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - April 2025
Tue 15 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 18 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - April 2025
Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:30 — Fri 25 Apr 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club