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3. Start Helming
Recommended length
12 hours
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.
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Start Helming - We sail on Sydney Harbour every day!
Mon 31 Dec 2018 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Keelboat - Start Helming (Flexible Dates)
Tue 01 Jan 2019 00:00 — Wed 31 Dec 2025 00:00 AEDT
Centre
Atlas Sailing
Venue
Mosman Bay Marina
Discover sailing Allsail - Start Helming
Tue 01 Jan 2019 00:00 — Mon 30 Jun 2025 00:00 AEDT
Centre
ALLSAIL Sailing Club
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ALLSAIL Sailing Club
Start Helming-Flexible dates
Mon 04 Dec 2023 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Adult Keelboat - Start Helming
Tue 01 Oct 2024 09:00 — Fri 04 Jul 2025 09:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sun 09 Mar 2025 09:00 — Sun 06 Apr 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Ladies of the Sea - Start Helming 12 March - 9 April 2025
Wed 12 Mar 2025 09:30 — Wed 09 Apr 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Adult Keelboat Learn to Sail - Start Helming 16 March - 13 April 2025
Sun 16 Mar 2025 08:30 — Sun 13 Apr 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Start Helming
Sun 23 Mar 2025 10:00 — Sun 30 Mar 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Keelboat Helm - Saturday 29th & Sunday 30st March 2025.
Sat 29 Mar 2025 09:00 — Sun 30 Mar 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training
AS - KEELBOAT HELMING
Sat 29 Mar 2025 09:00 — Sun 30 Mar 2025 16:00 ACDT
Centre
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Venue
Cruising Yacht Club of SA
Start Helming - April
Sat 05 Apr 2025 08:30 — Sat 26 Apr 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Helming
Sat 05 Apr 2025 09:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Start Helming
April 5, 12 and 26 - 10 am to 2 pm
Centre
Balmain Sailing Club
Venue
Balmain Sailing Club
Start Helming Course
Sat 05 Apr 2025 09:00 — Sat 12 Apr 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Wollongong Yacht Club
Venue
Wollongong Yacht Club
Adult Keelboat Learn to Sail - Start Helming 20 April - 18 May 2025
Sun 20 Apr 2025 08:30 — Sun 18 May 2025 12:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Start Helming - midweek
Tue 22 Apr 2025 09:00 — Thu 24 Apr 2025 13:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Keelboat Helm - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April 2025.
Sat 26 Apr 2025 09:00 — Sun 27 Apr 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training
Start Helming Course (SheSails May) 2025
Sat 26 Apr 2025 13:00 — Sat 17 May 2025 16:30 AEST
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
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Gosford Sailing Club
Ladies of the Sea - Start Helming 30 April - 28 May 2025
Wed 30 Apr 2025 09:30 — Wed 28 May 2025 13:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Start Helming
Sat 03 May 2025 09:00 — Sat 24 May 2025 12:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming - May
Sat 03 May 2025 09:00 — Sat 24 May 2025 12:00 AEST
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Keelboats - Start Helming
Saturday 3rd May & Sunday 4th May 2025
Centre
Townsville Yacht Club
Venue
Townsville Yacht Club
Australian Sailing - Start Helming course
Sat 03 May 2025 12:30 — Sat 17 May 2025 16:30 AEST
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sun 04 May 2025 09:00 — Sun 11 May 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Start Helming
Sat 10 May 2025 09:00 — Sun 11 May 2025 16:00 ACST
Centre
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
Venue
Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club
RPAYC Adult Keelboat Start Helming - May/ June Sunday Program
Sun 11 May 2025 08:30 — Sun 22 Jun 2025 11:30 AEST
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
AS Start Helming Course
Sat 17 May 2025 09:00 — Sun 18 May 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Derwent Sailing Squadron
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Derwent Sailing Squadron
Start Helming
Sun 01 Jun 2025 09:00 — Sun 29 Jun 2025 12:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Keelboats - Start Helming
Saturday 28th June & Sunday 29th June 2025
Centre
Townsville Yacht Club
Venue
Townsville Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 02 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sat 23 Aug 2025 12:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming/ Skippering
Sat 01 Nov 2025 09:00 — Sun 02 Nov 2025 17:00 AEST
Centre
Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club