COURSE GUIDE
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALL COURSES ON OFFER COVERING SAILING | POWERBOATING | NAVIGATION | BOATING SAFETY
www.cycsa.com.au/training
Come and try boating The CYCSA Marine Academy prides itself on increasing the enjoyment, safety and knowledge of CYCSA members. We welcome and encourage the public to become involved in our Club, at our prominent location at North Haven on the pristine Gulf St Vincent. Discover a sense of wonder and a spirit of curiosity about our watery planet with the CYCSA Marine Academy through our Club - which represents many different things to its members. To some, it is the vast horizons of beauty and tranquility, a refuge from hectic civilised life. Others see it as a recreational area that inspires either rest or physical challenge; somewhere to mingle and share with likeminded peers. A place to begin a journey, explore and dream. Discover how the CYCSA Marine Academy can inspire you! As South Australia’s first and only Royal Yachting Association / Australian Sailing accredited training centre, you can be sure that you are receiving the best training available. All of our staff are RYA or AS qualified and offer a professional yet fun approach to learning to sail, powerboat and navigate. Our courses go beyond learning to sail, we also offer the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper qualifications, with many more on water and shore based courses in between. So please explore our courses and come make a splash!
David Royle Marine Academy Principal
Where to start... This brochure provides an overview of all the courses we offer and what you can expect from each one. New to sailing? If you are a newcomer to boating or simply need to brush up on a few skills there’s a course for you. Had some experience? You don’t need to start at the begining if you have some experience, you can pick the level that suits you. If you are unsure, just give us a call and we can recommend the perfect course to suit your experience level.
Practical Sailing Courses
Shorebased Theory Courses
Discover Sailing Essential Navigation & Seamanship (online) Start Yachting Competent Crew Day Skipper Coastal Skipper (coming soon)
Day Skipper Shorebased (online) Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Shorebased (coming soon)
Give sailing a go! DISCOVER SAILING Find out what sailing is all about! We will take you on the water and get you involved in sailing our training yacht. Experience first hand what attracts people to sailing and learn where it can take you. Bring a friend, check out our club, stay for a drink and make a day of it!
WOMEN’S DISCOVER SAILING Jump on board with other women and enjoy some time on the water to practice sailing techniques and share experiences. Take another view of sailing and build up your confidence so that you are happy and able to take the helm (under supervision). 2.5 Hour Experience
Times:
10am to 12.30pm (Saturdays & Sundays)
Times: 10am - 12.30pm or 2.30pm - 5pm
Cost:
$100 (members $95)
Cost:
$100 (members $95)
START YACHTING (2 DAYS) A basic weekend course for people to learn the concepts and practice the skills to sail a yacht. Learn how a sailing boat works and be a part of its crew. In this 2 day course you will learn and practice the basics to go sailing: hoist sails, trim sheets and steer the yacht. A great place to start with no prior experience required. Internationally certified and Adelaide’s best place to start sailing! Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm Saturday & Sunday Cost: $530 (members $510)
‘OUT THERE’ YOUTH SAILING Get the kids to try something new over the school holidays! Our OutThere Sailing program offers a fantastic opportunity to experience sailing while having fun with friends and to learn exciting and valuable skills that will help now and in the future. The program includes the opportunity to try sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and power boating. All OutThere Sailing programs are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing instructors. See website for more detail.
WOMEN’S BOATING ESSENTIALS The Marine Academy presents a womens course designed to ensure that you can readily take the helm and successfully get your boat home. Our small group classes, for women only, are designed to build confidence by presenting information in an active, fun, and supportive environment. Each class is comprised of two parts: a theory session and a practical, on-water session. Times: Thursdays 7pm-9pm (3 x 2 hour sessions over 3 consecutive weeks) Cost: $160
Our Training Boats SOUTHERN INVESTIGATOR 2007 BENETEAU CYCLADES 43.3
CYC3 ZODIAC RIGID INFLATABLE BOAT
SPECIFICATIONS Length 43” (13.26m) Beam 4.43m Draft 1.9m Displacement 9.6 tonnes approx Engine 54hp Yanmar Passengers 8
SPECIFICATIONS Length over all 5.2m Beam 2.2m Displacement 306kg Engine Yamaha 4 stroke 60hp Passengers 4
Certified for State Boat Licence START POWERBOATING A certified course for a state boat licence without further testing. Gain a South Australian boat licence through practical application of learning to drive a powerboat. Understand the state regulations, rules of the road, safety equipment, types of boats and practice it all on the water.
POWERBOAT HANDLING Designed for people with previous powerboat skills to develop key concepts to efficiently and safely use a powerboat. Required for Australian Sailing dinghy and windsurfing instructors. Times: 9.00am to 4.30pm Cost: $285 (members $250)
Times: 9.00am to 5.30pm Cost: $350 (members $320) Note: Minimum age for powerboat courses is 16 years old.
Private powerboat lessons also available 1:1 and 2:1 with a friend!
Safety Courses Be safe on the water SAFETY SUNDAY (1 DAY) Safety Sunday is a Club course designed to promote and develop an awareness of boating safety. Cost:
$50 (members $40)
SAFETY & SEA SURVIVAL CERTIFICATE (2 DAYS) Gain a SSSC certificate to compete in category 0 & 1 yacht racing or if you are planning long distance cruising. A Comprehensive safety course including life raft and flare drills. Times: 9.00am to 5pm Cost:
$530 (members $430)
SSSC Update Course also available Cost:
$320 (members $220)
RYA Sail Cruising Scheme Learning to sail is just the beginning! The CYCSA Marine Academy provides many options to develop your newfound skills. Whether it’s joining a racing crew or cruising with a member, we can provide you with the training you need to be a success, and enjoy your time at the Club. For people who have completed a Start Yachting course or have previous sailing experience the next step is the RYA/YA Competent Crew course. If you have a yacht or aspire to own/charter one, the CYCSA Marine Academy can train you to make the most of it with our RYA/YA Day Skipper course.
Live Aboard Courses 2 DAY, 3 DAY & 5 DAY LIVE ABOARD Live Aboard courses are used to cover sailing miles and days aboard to complete RYA/YA certificates such as Competent Crew and Day Skipper. Live Aboard courses are conducted on ‘Southern Investigator’ with between 3-5 students sleeping overnight at a selected marina or safe mooring. Most meals are provided on board for the duration of the trip while you learn how to live and travel on a sail cruising yacht. Cost: 3 Day Live Aboard $910 (members $840) / 5 Day Live Aboard $1390 (members $1180) Expect to escape, experience the joy of sailing and relax on deck while debriefing as the sun sets...
Other Courses INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE (ICC) Looking to charter a yacht in Australia or overseas? The ICC provides evidence of yachting competency and is recognised in most countries around the world. Your ICC can be obtained through a direct assessment on your boat or on our training yacht. For experienced sailors who already have the skills to demonstrate how to safely skipper, navigate and day sail a cruising yacht. Cost: $610 (members $480) Cost on own boat: $460 (members $390)
MARINE RADIO VHF Short Range Radio Licence Cost: $270 (members $240) HF & VHF Radio Licence Cost: $350 (members $310) RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY Online option Cost: $680 (members $640) Classroom option Cost: $750 (members $710)
RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION & SAFETY ONLINE COURSE Covers the basic theoretical knowledge required to take a boat to sea including; navigation, weather, rules of the road, safety and passage planning. Includes access to online portal, course notes, charts & plotting tools. Complements all practical courses. Cost: $270 (members $230)
Youth Sailing Foundation The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia (CYCSA) is thrilled to announce the creation of its Youth Sailing Foundation - a unique opportunity for the SA sailing community... a new wave of sailors! OUR GOAL The CYCSA is embarking on a journey to introduce the next generation to the sport of sailing and to foster and develop their progression into sailing champions of the future. OUR MISSION The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia is committed to investing in the future of our sport and the youth of South Australia. Our mission is to provide a pathway to introduce sailing, to develop personal and team skills and provide the competitive drive to propel our sailors towards national goals and the prospect of future professional sailing or marine industry livelihoods. OUR PLAN | AUSTRALIAN SAILING KEELBOAT PROGRAM The CYCSA’s Youth Sailing Foundation will introduce the next generation to the sport of sailing, develop their skills, and foster their progression into sailing champions of the future. Participants will also develop critical life skills such as planning, strategy and resilience - for the benefit of themselves, their team, and the broader community. The Youth Sailing Foundation boasts a fleet of six medium size one design training Elliott 7 keelboats. The initiative involves robust junior, general training and corporate elements, enabling the Head Coach and Instructor team to foster continuous development of both participants and the program. For more information: https://cycsa.com.au/youth-sailing-foundation/
Location & Map The CYCSA Marine Academy is located within the Cruising Yacht Club of SA at Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven, South Australia 5018
CRUISING YACHT CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
CONTACT US The CYCSA Marine Academy is located within the Cruising Yacht Club of SA at Lady Gowrie Drive, North Haven SA 5018 More information on all courses is available online at: www.cycsa.com.au/training phone: 08 8248 4222 email: marine.academy@cycsa.com.au
Information correct at time of printing. Please check our website for updates on course dates, content and pricing via the Club website > Training drop down tab: ‘Course Dates & Bookings’ Please note that all courses booked online via the Marine Academy Revolutionise platform incur a nominal transaction/ booking fee.
PRIVATE LESSONS We can also arrange private lessons, on your boat or on ours, which can be tailored to your specific requirements. Contact us for more information. TESTIMONIALS “A worthwhile and educational course. I gained a considerable volume of knowledge and relevant tips. I strongly recommend this course to anyone contemplating ‘going to sea’. It is best to learn from someone else’s experience than from your own”. A. Knowles “The Club has always been very welcoming and encouraging which has allowed me to experience many different aspects of sailing and racing in a very short time and make some great friends in the process.” M. Toy “All in all, the CYCSA is a great environment for women interested in learning to sail and race...” L. Fenderson