During term time we have 3 options for you:

 

 

Option 1.	Option 2.	Option 3.
Wensdays	Saterdays	Sundays
Dinghy Sailing Lessons or Windsurfing  Lesson	Dinghy Sailing Racing	Dinghy Sailing Lessons or Windsurfing  Lesson
$455	$455	$455
7 weeks	7 weeks	7 weeks
4pm - 630pm	1.30pm - 4pm	10am - 12.30pm
Term 4. 12th Oc t- 23 Nov	Term 4.  15th Oct - 26 Nov	Term 4. 16 Oct - 27 Nov
Term 1. 8 Feb - 21st March	Term 1.  11 Feb - 24 March	Term 1. 12 Feb - 25 March
		Term 2.  6 May - 17 July

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every year we introduce young people to the thrills of Sailing & Windsurfing, giving them inspiration and a skill for life.

 

Dinghy Sailing

Wensday Sundays

Our junior dinghy sailing lessons and race training lessons are an excellent opportunity for kids to learn & improve upon their sailing skills & techniques. The perfect next step for kids who enjoyed our School Holiday Activity Program or have attended previous lessons, the training follows a more structured learning programme, which allows the kids to progress their sailing skills both on and off the water.  The program follows the Yachting Australia Get into small boat sailing scheme.

• Experience the exhilaration of sailing multi-hull's and single-handers

• Boost decision-making skills and gain independence
• A hands-on practical activity
• Understand natural forces and harness the elements
• Great exercise
• Build personal confidence through learning new skills

Thanks to modern technology, this exhilarating sport is accessible and easy to learn. With our high-performance dinghies, more sedate training craft and some of the best instructors in the business, Balmoral Sailing School can manage your progression from entry level right through to advanced skills. Students can achieve nationally recognised awards.

What do the kids learn?

Included in the tuition is tacking, gybing, capsizing, man overboard, sailing around a triangular course,  tactics, rules of the road, the 5 essentials, sailing with a jib, water safety, rigging according to conditions, weather and much more!

What happens?

The program is designed with 2½ hours instruction each week over a period of seven weeks (for kids aged between 7 and 16). Each week, the kids will have a short session of theory and land drills, as well as plenty of time on the water to improve their practical skills so that they become competent and confident sailourse.

The emphasis of the course is not only for the kids to improve their sailing ability but also to have fun while they are out there. We include many games, challenges and races in order to make their sailing time an enjoyable experience. Groups are also limited in size so that your kids get the most out of their instruction.

 

Windsurfing

Wensady Sundays

Balmoral Sailing School has always been passionate about teaching this dynamic sport. With our top-quality beginners' kit and inspirational instructors employing latest coaching techniques, you'll be surprised at how quickly your skills develop.

What do the kids learn?

They will learn to establish the secure position, sailing across the wind and completing a 180 degree turn, steering upwind and downwind, power control, basic tacking and gybing, sailing a triangular course, theory including the seven common senses and self rescue and much much more!

What happens?

The program is designed with 2½ hours instruction each week over a period of seven weeks (for kids aged between 7 and 16). Each week, the kids will have a short session of theory and land drills, as well as plenty of time on the water to improve their practical skills so that they become competent and confident windsurfers.

The emphasis of the course is not only for the kids to improve their windsurfing ability but also to have fun while they are out there. We include many games, challenges and races in order to make their sailing time an enjoyable experience. Groups are also limited in size so that your kids get the most out of their instruction.

 

 

(R) Race Training Dinghy Sailing

Saterday

Children must have attended previous lessons before joining the race squad, an assessment may be required before joining up.

This is the next level on from intermediate lessons and is designed to get the kids racing, learning start line techniques, rules of the road etc.  They are also able to compete in 2 races with Balmoral Sailing Club. 

What do the kids learn?

Basic starting procedures and line bias
Starts in accordance with flag and/or sound signals
Windward and leeward mark roundings performed efficiently in moderate condition
Enhanced boat handling skills to maintain or enhance speed and balance in gusty conditions
Theory and sailing background 

What happens?

The program is designed with 2½ hours instruction each week over a period of seven weeks (for kids aged between 8 and 16). Each week, the kids will have a short session of theory and land drills, as well as plenty of time on the water to improve their practical skills so that they become competent and confident .

The emphasis of the course is not only for the kids to improve their sailing ability but also to have fun while they are out there. We include many games, challenges and races in order to make their sailing time an enjoyable experience. Groups are also limited in size so that your kids get the most out of their instruction.