Adult Learn to Sail Programs
LEARN TO SAIL BEGINNERS
Southport Yacht Club is dedicated to sharing the joy and freedom of sailing with the wider community.
The Beginners Learn to Sail course is our way of introducing new sailors to the sport and lifestyle in a safe, social, and non-competitive manner. The course is catered to both novice and intermediate sailors. Whether you have no prior experience and wish to enter the world of sailing, or have sailed before but would like to refresh and improve your current skills. Our highly experienced instructors teach this course in the club’s dinghy boats following the Australian Sailings certified training syllabus, Start Sailing 1 & 2.
The course aim is to have all sailors confident and comfortable to purchase their own boat and safely operate it independently.
No experience required!
Course Outcome: Australian Sailing Certificate: Start Sailing Certificates 1 & 2
- When: Sundays, December, 7th, 14th and 21st (3 Sessions) BOOK HERE
- Cost: $415pp (Payment Plans Available)
- Location: Oxenford Watersports Centre, 33 Watersport Lane, Oxenford QLD 4210
- When: Saturdays, January 3rd, 10th and 17th (3 Sessions) BOOK HERE
- Cost: $415pp (Payment Plans Available)
- Location: Hollywell Sailing Squadron
Not available for the next course? Register your expression of interest HERE
LEARN TO SAIL INTERMEDIATE
Take your sailing to the next level!
This 3-day course builds on your beginner’s skills, giving you the confidence to sail in open water, fly a spinnaker, and take part in real club racing.
Course Overview
Get ready to sail beyond the lake and feel the thrill of open-water sailing!
Over three Sundays, you’ll:
- Refresh your on-water skills and learn to handle the RS Quest in tidal conditions
- Fly the spinnaker and master right-of-way rules and race tactics
- Take part in real club races, including the Off the Beach Dinghy Sprints and Cock of the Broadwater event — with your instructor right beside you
Course Details
- Dates: Sunday 4th, 11th & 18th January BOOK HERE
- Time: 9am – 3pm
- Cost: $500pp (includes race fee & temporary membership)
Weekly Payment Plan Available - Location: Southport Yacht Club, 1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell QLD 4216
- Prerequisite: Start Sailing 1 & 2 Certificate (Beginners course)
- Age: Adults of any age, open to youth aged 15+
- Outcome: Better Sailing Certificate (Australian Sailing)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons run at $210 for 2 hours for Non-Members and $145 for 2hrs for Members.
Private lessons run Tuesday – Sunday from 9 am – 2 pm
Contingent on instructor availability, weather and conflicting events
Adults (Ages 12+) learn in RS Quest Dinghy or Hobie Wave Catamaran @ Oxenford Lake
Kids (Ages 7-12) learn in a Tacker Dinghy or Optimist @ Hollywell Sailing Squadron or Oxenford Lake
Email: Academy@sycgc.com.au
Phone: (07 ) 5655 3368
Please enquire for any other class of boat.
KEELBOAT CREWING & HELMING
Ages 16+
This combined course introduces participants to sailing on small keelboats focusing on crewing and helming, sailing on either a Melges 24 or Blazer 23. The aim of the course is to develop and build on existing sailing knowledge and skills in busy tidal waterways.
The course is recommended for those with prior sailing experience, or who have completed the Beginners Learn to Sail course (Start Sailing 1 & 2)
Not available for the next course? Register your expression of interest HERE
NEXT COURSE:
- When: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December BOOK HERE
- When: Saturday 13th & 14th December BOOK HERE
- Cost: $495 per person (Payment Plans Available)
- Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
- Pre-requisite: Start Sailing 1 & 2 or prior sailing experience
- Certificate: Keelboat Crewing & Helming
- Location: 1 Marina Cres, Hollywell QLD 4216
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Register your interest for one of our many Learn to Sail courses or experiences and we’ll contact you when the course is available. BOOK HERE
E-LEARNING RESOURCES
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
BOOKING PROCEDURE:Adult courses are for those from 16 years of age. All courses are subject to minimum and maximum enrollments 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 alternative sessions will be scheduled at no extra cost, “Catch up sessions” will not be available due to each course being limited.
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 printing but may change without notice).