The goal of this course is to equip you, the sailor, with enhanced skills & awareness of the surrounding environment.
This course course is for those who can competently sail around a triangular course without assistance.
Seamanship teaches the successful sailor to apply knowledge of the fundamental boat controls to manoeuvre the dinghy efficiently in light to moderate conditions on all points of sailing.
Seamanship Skills offers emphasis on better techniques all round resulting in the sailor mastering the skills & gain complete confidence to handle all conditions without guidance. The sailor learns new boat handling techniques for manoeuvres such as coming along side, man overboard, sailing backwards, sailing without a centreboard, anchoring, launching and landing on a windward or lee shore
Theory covers navigation, meteorology and the knowledge of tides and is taken to the next level to allow basic passage planning.
What will I learn?
- Manoeuvre the boat efficiently
- Enhanced skills & awareness of boat handling
- Coming alongside a fixed structure
- Man overboard & other safety issues
- Meteorology developed further
- Passage planning
- Basic chart work
- Tides
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What happens?
Students will be given an opportunity to cover all aspects of the sailing syllabus and have their log books signed off every week in order to reach the next certificated level.
What to expect?
We have a fleet of six 14ft, Vagabond dinghies and operate a rescue boat at the same time. If conditions are considered to be unsuitable for safety a session will be called off before or during that session.
What do I bring?
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket. Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag.
What about meals?
Bring your own meals and drinks.
Where do I start?
Our office is located at The Wharf Mooloolaba on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. There's ample parking. Click HERE to see a map. Dinghy courses will operate from the Maroochy Sailing Club on Chambers Island in the Maroochy River. The location can be accessed from Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore.
What are the course particulars?
| Dinghy Courses | Duration | Dates | *Cost |
| Sunday mornings | 6 x 3 hours | Every Sunday 9:30 - 12:30 am | $260 up front for 6 sessions or $45 a session |
| After School Activities | 10 week term | Mon., Tues., Wed. after school SCSA student of partaking school | $260 per person (group/family rate $240) or $30 per session. $195 initial course only |
| School Holiday Sailing Camps | 3 days | 2011 2012 | $260 ($230 for a booking of 2 or more |
| One on One private tuition | 2 days | On request | $395.00 |
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