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7. Start Racing - Keelboat

Recommended length

12 hours

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Maximum age

Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.

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Australian Sailing - Start Racing course

Sun 12 Jan 2025 12:30 — Sun 26 Jan 2025 16:30 AEDT

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Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

Venue

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

Transition to Yachting (Start Racing) - Summer 2025

Wed 05 Feb 2025 17:00 — Wed 12 Mar 2025 19:00 AEDT

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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Australian Sailing - Start Racing course

Sat 14 Jun 2025 12:30 — Sat 28 Jun 2025 16:30 AEST

Centre

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

Venue

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club