Learn to Sail @ SoPYC
KEELBOAT
SOUTH OF PERTH YACHT CLUB is an Australian Sailing accredited Discover Sailing Centre offering learn to sail programs for all ages and levels of experience. The Junior Learn to Sail Program comprises three levels and is aimed at children between 7-10 years old: • Try Sailing (Tackers 1) • Learn to Sail – Green Fleet (Tackers 2) • Transition or Bronze Fleet (Tackers 3) In addition, we run courses for Teenagers and Keelboats: • OutThere Sailing for 12-17 year old and adults • Keelboat Learn to Sail for adults The Club also offers learn to sail for both junior and senior schools in varying formats as part of the Tackers and Catamaran programs. We run sailing as an after-school activity, as a PE class during the school term or as a camp-based activity. Discover Sailing Experiences are another program that the Club to offers school groups, corporate groups, friends and family as a one-off sailing adventure to give a taste of what the sport of sailing is all about. For enquiries please email training@sopyc.com.au
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SOUNDINGS | December 2020 ~ February 2021
START CREWING AND HELMING Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without fear of capsizing, with 4 to 5 other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each person’s role and how teamwork plays a major part in being an effective crew. You will come away with the knowledge and confidence to sail a small boat competently and for those that wish, you can progress to larger boats or participate as crew on a racing boat. The courses are run on the BW8 yachts. Course Fee: $350.00 Course Dates: Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ SPINNAKERS & START RACING COURSE This course is designed as a follow on from the Start Crewing and Helming Course to teach sailors how to work with the spinnaker and learn to skills of racing. Course Fee: $350.00 Course Dates: Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ Contact our Head Coach, headcoach@sopyc. com.au, and Training Coordinator, training@ sopyc.com.au, with any questions about the course and how to get involved.
