Learn to Sail a Dinghy

Albury Wodonga Discover Sailing Centre will be running Dinghy Program -  Learn To Sail Courses throughout the season, for budding sailors aged 13 years and over.

LEARN TO SAIL
There are 5 levels of sail classes offered in the Discover Sailing dinghy program:
Start Sailing 1
Start Sailing 2
Better Sailing
Start Racing
Better Racing

Start Sailing 1 is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for complete beginners. The course includes an introduction to fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge. Each student will receive a text book for study and log book for recording their time on the water.

Start Sailing 2 builds upon the experiences and knowledge gained in Start Sailing 1.

Start Sailing 1 and 2 are often combined together as a package - Start Sailing 1&2 Package.

Better Sailing is designed to equip the sailor with enhanced skills and awareness of the surrounding environment.

The aim of the Start Racing course is to introduce dinghy sailors to basic competitive sailing. The course focuses on refining boat handling skills including speed control and manoeuvres. Introducing racing tactics and strategies.

The Better Racing course introduces sailors to using a compass and to the concept of tuning your boat to race better.

More information:       

The Dinghy Program flyer can be found at the link at the end of this page.  

UPCOMING COURSES:

• Start Sailing 1 & 2 Package starts Saturday 9 November for 20 hours, includes book pack.
• Start Sailing 1 also starts Saturday 9 November for 12 hours.
• Better Sailing starts Saturday 9 November for 20 hours.

Check out our Events page to see when the next Dinghy courses are scheduled or for more information contact:

Albury Wodonga Discover Sailing Centre
Wes Ward - Training Principal
E-mail: training@awyc.org.au
Phone: 0492 892 833