Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour

Learn how to sail on Sydney Harbour – let us teach you - you have 4 options:

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

$285

$120

$410

$285

Start Sailing 

Private Lesson 

YA Certificate Courses levels 1 or 2

Better Sailing /  Racing

4hrs split

1 hour

8 hrs split

4hrs split

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find your level  

           

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 1. Start Sailing – Learn to dinghy sail – Taster – every day year round 

 

4 hrs (taught in two 2 hour sessions) is a great introduction to sailing and allows you to come down and learn the basics out on the water.

OVERVIEW – The course is designed as a taster to sailing, to get you out on the water as quickly as possible under the close supervision of our qualified instructors.

OUTCOME – The course will allow the participants the freedom of sailing in our supervised area on completion.

PRE-REQUISITES – This is a taster course so there are no pre-requisites

WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS? – Continue your training with the Yachting Australia Small Boat Training Scheme (Basic Skills 1, Basic Skills 2, Better Sailing and Racing).

SYLLABUS
• Steering and crewing in light winds under supervision
• Sail a reaching course in light winds
• Basic boat controls and heave-to
• Basic Capsize recovery drill

PRICES  $285
 
Bring 1 friend and pay $238 per person, bring 4 people and pay $138 per person, or get a group of 8 and pay $120 per person.
 
When:  Every day year round

Time: 10am - midday or 1-3pm

We supply all the equipment and buoyancy aids. Wetsuits are also available if needed.

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents. These are available for any amount.

Please remember to bring  each day:


• T-shirt/Lycra Top to sail in or a long sleeve t-shirt (helps protect from the sun)
• Hat
• Wetsuit – we have a small selection available on a first come first served basis
• Sunglasses - all glasses should be secured with a strap
• Something warm i.e. jumper or sweatshirt to change into at lunchtime
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Old trainers – if you want to wear footwear – this is NOT compulsory
• High Factor Sun cream/sun block

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 2 - Private Lessons

 

The advantage of a private lesson is that it is tailored exactly to your needs, so whether you want to learn from scratch or have a particular skill you are trying to master, we can help.

PRICE $120

Bring a friend and pay $102 per person
 
Every day year round  - any time to suit

We supply all the equipment and buoyancy aids. Wetsuits are also available if needed.
 

Please remember to bring  each day:


• T-shirt/Lycra Top to sail in or a long sleeve t-shirt (helps protect from the sun)
• Hat
• Wetsuit – we have a small selection available on a first come first served basis
• Sunglasses - all glasses should be secured with a strap
• Something warm i.e. jumper or sweatshirt to change into at lunchtime
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Old trainers – if you want to wear footwear – this is NOT compulsory
• High Factor Sun cream/sun block

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 3 - YA Certificate course Basic Skills level 1.

8 hrs (taught in two 4 hour sessions) this course is designed to provide a safe introduction to small boat sailing for novices.  The course will allow participants to be fully confident to enjoy the freedom of sailing small boats with guidance from an instructor.  By the end the aim is to sail safely around a reaching course.

OUTCOMES – You will receive a basic skills 1 certificate and have a basic understanding of sailing

PRE-REQUISITES – This is the starting point – there are no pre-requisites

WHERE NEXT? – Continue on to the basic skills 2 course

SYLLABUS
• Preparation and Planning
• rigging and rope work
• Sailing a reaching course, basic boat controls, turning round
• Capsize drill
• Launch and Landing
• Theory – basic rules of the road and wind awareness
 

 2011  Basic skills Level 1.  

  • Time: Either 9.30 - 1.30 OR 1.30 - 5.30  8 hrs total (taught in two 4 hour sessions)
  • Price:  $410 

We supply all the equipment and buoyancy aids. Wetsuits are also available if needed.
 
Please remember to bring  each day:


• T-shirt/Lycra Top to sail in or a long sleeve t-shirt (helps protect from the sun)
• Hat
• Wetsuit – we have a small selection available on a first come first served basis
• Sunglasses - all glasses should be secured with a strap
• Something warm i.e. jumper or sweatshirt to change into at lunchtime
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Old trainers – if you want to wear footwear – this is NOT compulsory
• High Factor Sun cream/sun block

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 3 - YA Certificate Basic Skills Level 2

 
8 hrs (taught in two 4 hour sessions) this course is designed to consolidate the experiences and knowledge gained in the Basic Skills 1 course.   On completion of the course you will be expected to safely and competently sail a small boat in controlled conditions without guidance.

OUTCOMES – You will receive a basic skills 2 certificate and have a basic ability to sail.

PRE-REQUISITES – Basic Skills 1 or equivalent experience

WHERE NEXT? – Better sailing, racing

SYLLABUS
• Recap of basic skills 1
• rigging and rope work


• Sailing a triangle course, including tacking and gibing proficiently
• Introduction to manoeuvres including man overboard, coming alongside, 5 essentials
• Capsize drill including crew
• Launch and Landing
• Theory – right of way rules, further meteorology, wind and tide

 2010/11  Basic skills Level 2.  

  • Time:  9.30 - 1.30 OR 1.30 - 5.30 8 hrs (taught in two 4 hour sessions)
  • Price:  $410 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Please remember to bring  each day:


• T-shirt/Lycra Top to sail in or a long sleeve t-shirt (helps protect from the sun)
• Hat
• Wetsuit – we have a small selection available on a first come first served basis
• Sunglasses - all glasses should be secured with a strap
• Something warm i.e. jumper or sweatshirt to change into at lunchtime
• Towel
• Water bottle
• Old trainers – if you want to wear footwear – this is NOT compulsory
• High Factor Sun cream/sun block

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option 4 - Advanced Sailing Courses


4 hrs (taught in two 2 hour sessions) Balmoral Sailing School offers advanced catamaran dinghy sailing courses for those who want to learn how to sail a catamaran well. The course will be run on our Dart 16 and include tips on how to sail a catamaran efficiently, how to tack and gybe the boat, trapezing in the roles of crew and helm.
Course requirements: able to sail up to YA Basic Skills 2 or equivalent

• Sailing a triangle course, including tacking and gibing proficiently

• Introduction to manoeuvres including man overboard, coming alongside, 5 essentials

• Capsize drill including crew

• Launch and Landing

• Theory – right of way rules, further meteorology, wind and tide
 

 PRICES  $285    Bring a friend $238
 
 WHEN: Every day year round  

TIME: 10am - midday OR 1-3pm

We supply all the equipment and buoyancy aids. Wetsuits are also available if needed.
 
ITEMS TO BRING 
• Long sleeve T-shirt / Rash Vest
• Hat
• Eye protection / Sunglasses
• Warm jumper                               
• Water bottle  
• Towel

GIFT VOUCHERS – We also sell gift vouchers which make great presents.

 Meet the staff

 

 

     
 Chad  Becky & Jess  Rob
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     
 Kate,Sam,Rob, Aileen,Lucy  Jon Boy  Roobarb

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been renting out our equipment and teaching people to windsurf, sail and kayak since 1989. Balmoral is owned and operated by people who are passionate and knowledgeable about watersports.

 

 

 

 

 
 

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