Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is a family-orientated club and an Australian Sailing accredited Discover Sailing Centre that offers courses and opportunities for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced sailors. The club actively encourages participation and is committed to passing on the skills needed to sail a boat as well as the sportsmanship that goes with it.
The following opportunities are available:
Adult Learn to Sail (Dinghy) Off the Beach
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way to get into sailing. Sailing a dinghy can be fun and exhilarating. The Dinghy program has two start sailing levels and has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing.
In the Adult Learn to Sail – Dinghy Course level 1; you will learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dingy sailing in a safe and supportive environment while covering the basic equipment, sailing terminology, boat launching, recovery, and capsizing recovery in shallow water, as well as basic sailing rules and theory. After Dinghy Course level 1 is completed, expand your sailing knowledge with Dinghy Course level 2!
In the Adult Learn to Sail – Dinghy Course level 2; you will build on your knowledge and confidence by learning to rig the boat unassisted, tie a number of knots, perform recovery in deep water and overboard recovery and identify and apply the basic rules of sailing while sailing. You will put all the knowledge and skills gained to sail a triangular course!
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy Courses:
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy – Jan 4 – Jan 7 – Level 1 Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy – Jan 11 – Jan 14 – Level 1 Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy – Jan 11 – Jan 14 – Level 2 Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy – Jan 18 – Jan 21 – Level 1 Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Dinghy – Jan 18 – Jan 21 – Level 2 Register Here
Adult Learn to sail Dinghy – Apr 19 – Apr 22 – Level 1 Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail – Keelboat Start Crewing:
Keelboat Start Crewing is the first step on the Keelboat Sailing Pathway that introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat. The course includes boat handing, safety and sailing theory by covering basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing and man overboard recovery.
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat – Start Crewing Courses:
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Crewing – Nov 28 – Dec 12 – Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Crewing – Jan 11 – Jan 14 – Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Crewing – Apr 19 – Apr 22 – Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail – Keelboat Start Skippering:
Keelboat Start Skippering is the next step in your Keelboat Pathway, this course continues to develop both your theory and practical skills to allow you to confidently take control of the helm. You will further advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. In the Keelboat Start Skippering course you will cover preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recover of man overboard whilst at the helm, assessing the risks on board, actions to take in an emergency, sailing backwards, mooring, interpreting weather and environmental conditions.
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Skippering Courses:
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Skippering – Nov 28 – Dec 12 – Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Skippering – Jan 9 – Jan 23 – Register Here
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Start Skippering – Jan 30 – Feb 27 – Register Here
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Try sailing for the first time.
Discover Sailing for Adults is an opportunity to experience sailing at BYS. You are welcome to join us at any time during this sailing introduction; join us for half an hour or stay for the 2 hour introduction. You do not require any sailing experience. Afterwards you can enjoy the great social environment of the club. At the end of your introduction you will have been introduced to sailing at BYS and provided information on opportunities and activities available at BYS to enable you to continue your participation in sailing.
BYS will provide all equipment and qualified Australian Sailing Instructors will be sailing with you.
Come dressed for the weather, in comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes.
Please register your interest to assist with planning our sailing for you!
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Cost: Free
Next course dates:
Discover Sailing Day – Jan 2nd 2022 – Register Here
An introduction to the basics of sailing on a small boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
Duration: 9 hours
Outcome: An introduction to sailing and boat handling, safety and sailing theory
Prerequisites: Water-confident
Who should do this course: Anyone wanting to learn the basic fundamentals of sailing without getting wet!
Cost: $350.00
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This course is designed to advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to sail unsupervised in sheltered waters.
Duration: 12 hours
Outcome: This course really builds on the lessons learnt in Start Crewing and Helming and teaches the participant true sailing skills such as sailing without the use of a rudder, sailing on and off anchor, and starts to touch on very basic navigation.
Prerequisites: Start Crewing course
Who should do this course: Anyone wishing to take charge of a small boat for a short sail in familiar sheltered waters
Cost: $350.00
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This course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of sailing on a two-handed dinghy, including boat handling, safety, and sailing theory.
Your Discover Sailing journey starts here as you learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment. Areas covered during the course include: basic clothing and equipment selection, sailing terminology, boat launch and recovery, capsize recovery in shallow water, rigging of the boat, capsize recovery in deeper water, sail a triangular course, basic sailing rules and theory.
Duration: 12 hours
Outcome: An introduction to sailing and boat handling, safety and sailing theory. You will receive your Start Sailing 1 certification at the completion of this course.
Prerequisites: Water-confident
Who should do this course: Anyone adult wanting to learn the basic fundamentals of sailing.
Cost: $350
Boats and lifejackets are provided
Questions?
Please contact the Sailing Office if you have any questions on (03) 5988 8453 or email us
