Rosebud Yacht Club
Beginners Sailing
Sailing for Kids
Beginners Sailing is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.
Our Beginners Sailing Course is exactly that – there for people to learn to sail! With a focus on fun and safety, our experienced instructors will guide you through the most basic steps, all under the watchful eye of support boats and a tower, to give you the best experience possible.
We often get asked is this just for kids and the answer is no – this is open for anyone! We have had people complete the course aged from 6 to 60. And even better, you don’t need to provide your own boat – we will provide you with a boat and life jacket, all you need to do it be there!
Many of our graduates have gone on to purchase their own boat when they felt comfortable, however this is not essential. A number have finished the course and then joined in and are currently crewing (and winning!) on other boats. All that it took was the first step, which as always, is seemingly the hardest.
We will help guide you through rigging the boat, capsize recovery, sailing at all angles, and reading the weather. Even on days when the weather isn’t favourable, we still get wet and have fun, as well as learning knotwork. The course runs for six, 2.5 hour sessions on Sunday mornings in December and January.
For advanced students, they may wish to engage in our ‘Sail Faster’ courses, aimed at taking your sailing to the next level. Through careful on and off water tuition, our experienced coaches will show you have to gain that racing edge, beginning with fine tuning your boat, reading race flags, and advanced tactics on the water. No two races are the same, so the key is to get the most out of every second on the water. We can show you how!
Delivered by experienced and engaging instructors with all equipment provided
Game-based activities on and off water
Non-competitive and social
Building resilience, independence & confidence
Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Beginners Sailing program. 2.5-3 hours on-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing through Beginners Sailing.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)
Find out more Today!
Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our passionate members and experienced instructors are here to support you. Don't miss out on the joy and excitement of sailing – join us at RoYC
Call 0439 611 994
Phone
0439 611 994
Address
990 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud VIC 3939
info.rosebudyachtclub@gmail.com