When: TBA
Cost: Free
This is an opportunity for you, the kids and your mates to come and try sailing on an array of different boats for FREE! Including different classes of Dinghies, Catamarans, Trailer Sailors, Yachts & Etchells.
Breakfast will be available from 7:30am, with the free sailing starting at 9am, so bring down your change of clothes, and have some fun on & off the beach!
The Sail Racing Experience is an opportunity to crew in a social race on one of our 23’ Blazer Sailing vessels with a trained instructor as your skipper. This is ideal for people who have sailed before and wanting to get out on the water and get involved in the atmosphere of a race. Held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons when races are being held
Cost is $25 per person which includes a free drink back at the bar!
Wednesday Twilights (Hollywell Sailing Squadron from 4pm) BOOK HERE
Thursday Twilights (Main Beach Clubhouse from 3pm) BOOK HERE
(Small Boat Course Level 1&2)
For Adults 16yr and older. Adult Start Sailing Certificate 1 & 2 Four week program held on Saturdays 1pm to 4.30pm over 4 consecutive Saturdays.
Cost: $395
(Keel Boat Scheme)
A good starting point for adults 16yr and older wanting to learn how to sail on Small Keelboats or Trailerable Yachts with the aim to sailing on members boats in club events.
Cost: $270 for the two-week program, held on Saturdays 8:30am to 12:00pm over 2 consecutive Saturdays.
(Keel Boat Scheme)
Want to learn the ropes so you can own your own Keelboat or Trailerable Yacht? This course will give you all the knowledge to operate your own boat with a crew of your own. For Adults 16yr and older.
Cost: $300 for the two-week program, held on Saturdays 8:30am to 12:00pm over 2 consecutive Saturdays.
(Keel Boat Scheme) For Adults 16yr and older
Cost: $375. For this two-week program,
When: Saturdays 1pm to 4.30pm over 2 consecutive Saturdays
Please enquire with the Sailing Office to register for the course: sailing@southportyachtclub.com.au or 07 5537 7030
(Small Boat Course)
Pre-requisite: Basic Sailing Certificate 1 & 2 (above). For Adults 16yr and older
Cost: $395
Pre-requisite: Must have completed Start Dinghy Sailing Course (above).
Please enquire with the Sailing Office to register for the course: sailing@southportyachtclub.com.au or 07 5537 7030
If the above course dates don’t necessarily fit in with your schedule we can certainly tailor make a course around your availability with private lessons either during the week or on weekends. Private lessons are also great for sailors who would like some one on one coaching in their own boats with their own crews, or for families combining juniors and adults on the same boat. Fees are based on an hourly rate, and we have a number of Yachting Australia Accredited Sailing Instructors to choose from, including past National Champions and our High Performance Racing and current Australian Sailing Team Coach Shane Smith. All enquiries please call the Sailing Office.
BOOKING PROCEDURE: Adult courses are for those from 16 years of age. For adult sailing courses a minimum 50% deposit is required to confirm your enrolment, with the balance payable upon commencement of the course. All courses are subject to minimum and maximum enrolments in order to proceed and early bookings are strongly advised to avoid disappointment. In the event that a scheduled session is abandoned due to weather or other factors alternative sessions will be scheduled at no extra cost, “Catch up sessions” will not be available due to each course being specific to weather so will not be offered.
REFUND POLICY: In the event that a client unilaterally withdraws from a booked course, we reserve the right to withhold all or part of any fees paid. Alternatively a client may transfer their payment towards another course if we are able to fill their position on the course. If less than 14 days notice is given of intention to withdraw we reserve the right to withhold the payed 50% Deposit. Please contact the Sailing Office to request a form or download the form from the website.
(Please Note: Prices were correct at time of publishing but may change without notice.)