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Learn to sail @ SoPYC
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
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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
KEELBOAT 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
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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
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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.
Learn to Sail @ SoPYC
TRY SAIL COURSES
TRY SAIL is our brand-new introductory sailing course for children aged 7-10. The course aims to deliver a fun on-water experience for kids to try the sport of sailing at an affordable entry price. The course is run by Australian Sailing accredited instructors and incorporates games, adventures and group training drills to develop fundamental skills in a safe environment. There isn’t a court or an oval like other sports, instead you have the beautiful Swan River to explore.
Try Sail is run over four 3 hour sessions. The course runs throughout summer with an intake on the first Saturday of each month and additional courses during school holidays. The course has a special price of $100 during school terms and $150 during school holidays.
Once sailors have completed a Try Sail course, they can receive an invitation to join our Optimist Green Fleet weekly training group to continue developing their skills and passion for the sport of sailing, or alternatively may complete a few extra Try Sail sessions to further develop confidence and skills in the boat before progressing.
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OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET
The Optimist Green Fleet is a twice a week club training program following on from the Try Sail program. The consistent weekly training is designed to up-skill the juniors with their friends so they can progress together. They are trained in the club owned Ozi Optis by Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
Session Times
• Tuesday (after school) 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm • Sunday (morning) 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Sailors generally train in the Green Fleet for one or two 5 week blocks and if feeling competent can advance to Bronze Fleet, which caters to the transitioning sailors. There is no rush to advance, they graduate when ready.
Sailors are invited to join the Green Fleet after meeting the prerequisites of our Try Sail course. The sailors need to be a Junior Club Member and enrol in the Training Sessions.
Contact our Head Coach, headcoach@sopyc.com.au, and Training Coordinator, training@sopyc.com.au, with any questions about the course and getting your child involved.
OUT THERE SAILING PROGRAM
OUT THERE SAILING is the ideal way to have fun and get active on the water and it is all about: • Having fun while experiencing sailing. • Socialising with friends and making new ones. • Learning how to sail in an inclusive environment. • Developing life-long friendships and learning team skills.
The aim of the program is to have fun, spend time with friends and learn new skills. All our youth programs are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors. This program is aimed at 12-17-year olds who would like to try sailing, keelboat sailing, stand up paddle boarding and powerboating. Out There Sailing Experience enrolment. Sessions run in 4-week blocks but continue rolling every week. The cost is $30.00 per session.
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OUT THERE SAILING PROGRAM ADULT
This program is a new initiative to encourage adults who are either new to the sport or interested in trying another discipline of sailing to have the opportunity to expand their skills whilst having fun outdoors and socialising. Out There Sailing incorporates a range of on-water activities including: Windsurfing • Stand up paddle • Hobie sailing Keelboat sailing • Powerboating.
All the equipment is provided by South of Perth Yacht Club and the program is delivered by Australian Sailing accredited instructors. Over the duration of the program, you will have the opportunity to try all of the above activities. The instructor will work closely with the participants to choose the best activities for each lesson depending on the weather conditions.
This program focuses on the social element of a Club environment, simply enjoying time spent with friends whether that be on the water, on the beach or in the clubhouse. It’s a great opportunity to finish work early, be active on the water and then have dinner at the Club afterward.
Course Dates
The cost is $50 per session and we recommend at least 4 sessions to experience everything. Keep an eye on our website for updates to course dates for this season –sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/
