Keelboat Learn to Sail
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The Australian Sailing National Keelboat Program is an exciting development for sailing in Australia. It provides a fun and accessible entry into sailing and gives participants further opportunity to improve and develop sailing skills and techniques.
The courses will equip you with the essentials required to safely sail a small boat without the fear of capsizing or always getting wet! As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each person's role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew. You should come away with the knowledge and confidence to sail a small boat competently and for those that wish, you can progress to larger yachts or participate as crew on a racing yacht.
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Learn to Sail - Start Crewing Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. Outcomes: An introduction to sailing and boat handling, safety and sailing theory Pre-requisites: Water confident Who should do this course? Anyone wanting to learn the basic fundamentals of sailing without getting (too) wet! Dates: Times 9am to 1pm Block A: Sun 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1 Nov 2026 - Book here Block B: Sun 8th, 15th, 22nd 29th Nov - Book here Block C: Sun 29 Nov - 2pm - 6pm and Sun 6th, 13 and 20th Nov - 9am to 1pm Book here Block D: Sun 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 2027 Book here Non Member Cost: $500 MYC Member Cost: $450 Email [email protected] to go onto the waiting list |
Looking to Develop Your Helming Skills?
Sailors wanting to build confidence on the helm and develop intermediate sailing skills are encouraged to join our Learn to Sail - Start Crewing Overview Rather than a separate Start Helming course, sailors will be given opportunities to take the helm while developing skills in boat handling, safety, teamwork and decision making under the guidance of experienced instructors. This pathway is ideal for sailors with some prior experience (such as Start Crewing, dinghy sailing or another sailing course) who are ready to take the next step Please add your experience to your booking. |
Please note:
This single session Introduction to Racing course is designed specifically for those who already know the basics of crewing a keelboat, and want to learn how to apply their skills in a racing environment. If you have finished the Learn to Sail course, or already have experience on keelboats, this course is for you! The course targets racing basics for Women to feel more confident during Keelboat racing; targeting skills such as: accurate sail trim, efficient manoeuvres, boat balance/trim, race starts and basic racing rules.
These classes with 3-5 participants create an environment where women can support each other to learn, make new friendships, and get the most individualised feedback from our awesome instructors.
DATES:
Block A: Tuesdays 20th and 27th October (2026) Book here
Block B: Tuesdays 24th November and 1st December (2026) - Book here
Block C: Tuesdays 19th, 26th January (2027) Book here
Block D: Tuesdays 2nd, 9th Feb (2027) - Book here
Block E: Tuesdays 2nd, 9th March (2027) - Book here
PLACES AVAILABLE PER COURSE: 5
COST: $220 non members, $180 members - Contact office for discount code
- Additional course dates available if there is demand - please contact the office or put in expressions of interest by contacting us below.
- Keelboat training courses can only run with 3-5 participants.
This single session Introduction to Racing course is designed specifically for those who already know the basics of crewing a keelboat, and want to learn how to apply their skills in a racing environment. If you have finished the Learn to Sail course, or already have experience on keelboats, this course is for you! The course targets racing basics for Women to feel more confident during Keelboat racing; targeting skills such as: accurate sail trim, efficient manoeuvres, boat balance/trim, race starts and basic racing rules.
These classes with 3-5 participants create an environment where women can support each other to learn, make new friendships, and get the most individualised feedback from our awesome instructors.
DATES:
Block A: Tuesdays 20th and 27th October (2026) Book here
Block B: Tuesdays 24th November and 1st December (2026) - Book here
Block C: Tuesdays 19th, 26th January (2027) Book here
Block D: Tuesdays 2nd, 9th Feb (2027) - Book here
Block E: Tuesdays 2nd, 9th March (2027) - Book here
PLACES AVAILABLE PER COURSE: 5
COST: $220 non members, $180 members - Contact office for discount code
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Females on Keelboats!Head to our Women's keelboat training page for more information on women's only courses.
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