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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 |
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| Find your level |
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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
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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.
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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. 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.
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 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.
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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
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| Chad | Becky & Jess | Rob |
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| 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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