ADULT LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMS
EXPRESSION 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
SAILING E-LEARNING RESOURCES
Download Course Book
SAIL BOAT HIRE BOOK HERE
SOCIAL SAILING SATURDAYS
No experience required!
Whether you’re new to the sport or an avid sailor come down to the lake for a sail this Saturday in our open group social session.
When: Weekly on Saturdays, 12pm-3pm (3hr session) BOOK HERE
Cost: $70 per person
Age: Minimum 18+ (there is no maximum age, but a minimal level of fitness is essential. Sailing is an active vehicle sport)
Boats Used:
Participants can choose between sailing a Hobie Wave Catamaran or RS Quest Dinghy.
No experience is required to sail the Hobie Wave Catamaran.
It is recommended participants complete the Adult Learn to Sail Beginners course to sail the RS Quest Dinghy.
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.
Course Outcome: Australian Sailing Certificate: Start Sailing Certificates 1 & 2
When: Sundays, May 4th,11th and 18th (3 Sessions) BOOK HERE
When: Sundays, June 1st, 8th and 15th (3 Sessions) BOOK HERE
Cost: $415pp
Location: Oxenford Watersports Centre, 33 Watersport Lane, Oxenford QLD 4210
LEARN TO SAIL INTERMEDIATE
Improve on skills developed in the Beginners course, learn the fundamentals of racing and how to launch the Spinnaker in this 2-day intensive.
The course aims to prepare sailors for racing and more technical sailing.
Course Outcome: Australian Sailing Certificate: Better Sailing
EXPRESSION OF INTERESTLocation: Oxenford Watersports Centre
SHE SAILS
When: Next Course = Selected Weekends. BOOK HERE
Where: Watersports Centre – 33 Watersport Lane, Oxenford QLD 4210
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: $60 per person
All Females 14+ welcome! (some months ages 7yrs+, check booking page)
Basic theory followed by 1-1.5hrs on-water sailing with an instructor, and finishing with a social (Complimentary drink and nibbles)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons run at $160 for 2 hours for Non-Members and $130 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 sailing. Academy@sycgc.com.au
Phone: (07 ) 5655 3368
Please enquire for any other class of boat.
KEELBOAT SESSIONS
Have you ever wanted to Sail on a Yacht but don’t know where to start?
Keelboat Sessions introduce participants to sailing on small keelboats in the Gold Coast Broadwater guided by a Qualified Instructor. You’ll sail on either a Melges 24 or Blazer 23 with up to 5 crew. The aim of these sessions is to gain exposure and build on existing sailing knowledge and skills in busy tidal waterways. Grab some friends and enjoy the experience!
Sailing Experience Essential!
It is required that participants complete the Adult Learn to Sail Beginners (Start Sailing 1 & 2) course or equivalent
16 years + (Parental Form must be completed for those under 18 years)
Saturday Sessions 1pm-3pm
Basic Introductory Session
Location: Hollywell Sailing Squadron, 1 Marina Cres, Hollywell 4216
$70 per person
Thursday Twilights 2:30pm-6pm
Introduction to Keelboat Racing (no prior racing skills required, don’t worry we’re here to teach you!)
Location: SYC Main Beach, 1 MacArthur Parade, Main Beach 4217
Please arrive at Main beach by 2:30pm
to be ready for a 3pm launch
Race Starts 3:30pm
expect to return by 6pm
$80 per person
Download the course book here for free
Introductory KeelboatA fundamental guide to Keelboat Sailing
Note:
It is important to know that this is not a relaxing “drink your champagne and enjoy the view” sailing experience….there are no refreshments on board, and you WILL be required to participate in sailing activities. A Moderate Level of Fitness is Required! – you may get wet, you may get cold and you may get addicted to this sport – so be warned.
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)
Please enter your expression of interest HERE
When:
Thu 19th and Fri 20th December BOOK HERE
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $500 per person
Location: 1 Marina Cres, Hollywell QLD 4216
KEELBOAT SKIPPER
(Keel Boat Scheme) For Adults 16years and older
Southport Yacht Club offers a two-day Australian Sailing advanced course under the Keelboat scheme for those wishing to operate their own Keelboat or Trailable Yacht with a crew of your own. The aim of this course is to advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. Participants must have completed the Keelboat Crewing & Helming Course.
There are currently no course dates scheduled for 2023. Courses will begin in 2024.
Please enter your expression of interest HERE
When: TBA
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: TBA
Location: Hollywell Sailing Squadron
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).