Our Beginner Learn to Sail Programs run at Oxenford Watersports Centre on Oxenford Lake.
No Experience or Membership Required!
Safe, fun and family-friendly.
See our entry-level programs below.
For more information, please register an Expression of Interest
It’s FREE!
A 1-hour intro to our Learn to Sail Programs for youth aged 7-17.
No Experience or Membership is required!
Every Saturday from 8:30 am
Come & Try Sailing! is an initiative to get kids out of the house and off the tech, socialising and working with kids their own age to drive a boat, building confidence and life skills. Sailing is a technical sport and an adventurous lifestyle, and we want the community to experience what we do every day!
Sailing around the safe and scenic Oxenford Lake.
Your child will crew on a Hobie Wave Catamaran with other kids and a skilled Sailor.
While you the parent enjoy a beverage and snack from the Boatshed Brew Cafe next door.
Lounging in the sun or walking around the lake track.
Not sure if it’s for you? Talk to our team at Oxenford and they’ll convince you sailing is for everyone!
Location: Oxenford Watersports Centre – 33 Watersports Lane, Oxenford, QLD 4210
KIDS LEARN TO SAILTACKERS (ages 7-12)
Tackers is a program aimed at getting more primary school-aged kids sailing at clubs and centres across the country. Everything about Tackers is centered on understanding how kids learn skills and have fun through sports. The boats used in the Tackers program are small and easy to handle, designed to be sailed by children under the age of 12.
Tackers is delivered at three levels:
Tackers 1 – Having Fun
Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques
Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast!
Each program consists of:
– 20 hours of tuition from qualified Australian Sailing Instructors
– Combination of on-the-water and off-the-water games
– Certificate of achievement at the end of the course
If this is the first sailing experience for the Kids, then we would recommend trying our Come & Try Sailing Sessions before committing to this course. Our Instructors are able to provide you with feedback relating to the best starting plan for your child.
TEEN LEARN TO SAILOut There Sailing! (ages 12-17)
Out There Sailing is an opportunity for 12 – 17-year-olds looking to try something new on the water, the Out There Sailing program offers a fantastic way to experience sailing, have fun, make new friends and learn exciting and valuable skills that will help you both now and in the future. Out There Sailing is open to all – you don’t have to have sailed before. In most cases, you will be on the water from day one as part of a group with an instructor close at hand. What you will learn to control: RS Quest Dinghy, Laser Dinghy, Hobie Wave Catamaran, Techno Windsurf, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Keelboats and Powerboats.
Dates: October 14th, 21st, 28th, November 4th, 18th, 25th, December 2nd
Times:
Morning Session Saturdays, 8:30am – 11:30am
OR
Afternoon Session Saturdays, 12pm – 3pm
Cost: $330 per child
BOOK HEREGet the kids out of the house and on the water these school holidays!
We run School Holiday Sailing for youth aged 7-17 every school holidays.
Follow the link below for more details, dates and registration. CLICK HERE
Youth Squads are made up of youth aged 7-17 who have recently completed a learn to sail program or are competent sailors and are ready for more advanced coaching, training and racing.
Youth Squads run out of Hollywell Sailing Squadron On Thursday Afternoons, Saturday and Sunday Mornings.
Junior Fleet (ages 7-14) (Kids Social)
Out There Fleet (ages 12-17) (Teens Social)
Youth Sailing Team (ages 7-17) (Youth Intermediate)
Youth Race Team (ages 7-17) (Youth Open)
If you believe your child should be in Squad please contact the Sailing Academy Coordinator below to book an assessment
SYC Sailing Academy Coordinator
E: Discover.Sailing@sycgc.com.au
P: (07) 5655 3368
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 someone 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 World Champions and our High-Performance Racing team. All enquiries please call the sailing office on 55377 030 or email sailing.reception@sycgc.com.au
Venue:
Private Lessons using our club boats are conducted at:
SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre
33 Watersport Ln, Oxenford QLD 4210
Boats include: Optimist Dinghy, RS Quest Dinghy, Hobie Wave Catamaran, ILCA Dinghy
Private Lessons using your personal boat are conducted at:
SYC Hollywell Sailing Squadron
If your school is interested in sailing with us we offer a range of programs and experiences to cater for your learning needs. Please contact the Sailing Academy Manager for more information:
E: watersportscentre@sycgc.com.au
P: (07) 5655 3368
We also run mid-week programs for various Home School groups.
Please contact the Sailing Academy Manager for more information:
E: watersportscentre@sycgc.com.au
P: (07) 5655 3368
For more information, please register an Expression of Interest
BOOKING PROCEDURE: Payment in full is required to confirm your booking. 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 cannot be offered. REFUND POLICY: In the event that a client unilaterally withdraws from a booked course, we reserve the right to it hold 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 the time of publishing but may change without notice.)