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Active Kids Vouchers

The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the new Active Kids program and Australian Sailing is an approved provider. From 1^st of July 2023, parents, guardians, and carers can apply for a voucher valued up to $50 for all NSW children aged 4.5 to 18 years, who are currently enrolled in school. This voucher will be valid until 31 January 2024 and is not means tested.

If you wish to use your voucher as part of payment for your instructor course, please email jess.tames@sailing.org.au with your voucher code. 

Having trouble registering?

This system requires the preresquites to be already on your profile. You are able to upload these directly here. Should you still have any issues or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NSW Club Services Team (See contact details here)

Venue

Please note, that venue and course dates may change at any stage for operational requirements. All registered particiapants will be advised as soon as possible of any changes.

Course Overview

This 12 hour course aims to teach Keelboat Instructors how to deliver the Spinnakers and Start Racing courses. Participants will learn and practise effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support.

Course Prerequisites

• an Australian HLTAID003/HLTAID011 - Provide First-Aid Certificate, or above.

• a Working with Children Check (or equivalent) if required. Please click here for details on your State/Territories requirements.

• Must be 16 years-old

• Water confident

• Current Keelboat Instructor qualification 

Who should do this course?

This course is for anyone who has experience instructing the Keelboat program and wanting to instruct the Keelboat racing or spinnaker courses at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Cost

$206.00

Course Outcome

The course aims to develop skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Advanced sailing skills: Spinnakers, Tactics, Starting

Pending your success, you will gain the Keelboat Racing Instructor qualification.