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Golden Oldies Sailing 2010

Sailing School Course Dates 2009 - 2010
                                                                                                     

Contact us on 02 9327 1166 or email eastsail@eastsail.com.au

Start Yachting Course
These introductory learn to sail courses commence regularly and the booking structure is flexible.
Course times on Saturdays and Sundays
0930 - 1230 and 1315 -1615

(Midweek lessons available by request)  
        Cost :

  • $499 inclusive per person
  • $485 per person for 2 people learning together
  • $475 per person for 3 or 4 people learning together
Competent Crew Inshore Course
These intermediate level courses commence regularly and the booking structure is flexible.
Course times on Saturdays and Sundays
0930 - 1230 and 1315 - 1615
(Midweek lessons available by request)
        Cost :
  • $475 inclusive per person
  • $460 per person for 2 people learning together
  • $450 per person for 3 or 4 people learning together
Competent Crew Offshore
To achieve your RYA Competent crew certificate you will need
to do either:Start Yachting course plus 2 x 2 day offshore course
or Start Yachting plus 1 x 3 day comp crew offshore course 
or complete a 5 day comp crew offshore course
        
        Two Day Course:
$525.00 per person  
  • March 27 - 28
  • April 10 - 11
  • May 1 - 2
  • June 26 - 27

 Competent Crew Offshore - Continued.....   

Three Day Course: $795.00 per person 

  • April 3-5
  • June 12-14

5 Day Competent Crew Practical - Day1 at 9am - Day 5 at 4pm $1275.00 per person

  • April 1-5
  • June 10-14
  • Plus we have some courses further afield 7 - 8 Days Duration - Cost from $1195 to $1395:
  • Sydney - Southport - 27th July -  2nd Aug - 7 Days
  • Southport - Yeppoon - 4th Aug - 10th Aug - 7 Days
  • Yeppoon - Hamilton Is. - 12th Aug - 18th Aug - 7 Days
  • Hamilton Is. to Yeppoon - 31st Aug - 7th Sept - 8 Days
  • Yeppoon - Southport - 9th Sept - 16th Sept - 8 Days
  • Southport - Sydney - 18th Sept - 25th Sept - 8 Days
    Day Skipper Shorebased    
    42 hour course covering Coastal Navigation, Seamanship
    and Meteorology. It is recommended that you complete the
    shorebased component before completing the Day Skipper
    Practical.
    The course is divided into 2 modules that can be completed in
    any order but must be finished by September.
    (RYA Course Packs are updated in September each year)
    Module 1: 18 hours covering Seamanship and Meteorology
    Module 2: 24 hours covering Navigation
    Course Cost $945.00 per person

    This course can be completed in one of 3 ways:-

    1. 5 Day intensive Day Skipper Shorebased
    • June 5-9

    2. Weekend Course 8.30 - 5.30 each day 

        Module 1 - 2 Days - Seamanship and Meteorology

    • 2 Saturdays May 15 & 22

       Module 2 - 3 Days - Navigation

    • 3 Saturdays May 29, June 5 & 12 

    3. Evening Course 6 - 9 each evening

        Module 1 - 6 evenings - Seamanship and Meteorology

    • 6 Thursdays 1st July - 5th August

        Module 2 - 8 evenings - Navigation  

    • 8 Wednesdays April 14 - June 2
    • 8 Thursdays 12th August - 30th September

    It is fine to do 1 module in the evening and the other on the w/e

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Day Skipper Practical
    To achieve your RYA Day Skipper practical certificate you
    will need to complete 3 x 2 day offshore courses
    or complete a 5 day offshore course

    2 Day Practical Weekends 9am Sat - 4pm Sun $525 per person  
    • March 27 - 28
    • April 10 - 11
    • May 1 - 2
    • June 26 -27

    5 Day - Day Skipper Practical - Day 1 at 9am - Day 5 at 4pm
    $1275.00 per person

    • April 1-5
    • June 10-14
    • Plus we have some courses further afield 7 - 8 Days Duration - Cost from $1195 to $1395
    • Sydney - Southport - 27th July -  2nd Aug - 7 Days
    • Southport - Yeppoon - 4th Aug - 10th Aug - 7 Days
    • Yeppoon - Hamilton Is. - 12th Aug - 18th Aug - 7 Days
    • Hamilton Is. to Yeppoon - 31st Aug - 7th Sept - 8 Days
    • Yeppoon - Southport - 9th Sept - 16th Sept - 8 Days
    • Southport - Sydney - 18th Sept - 25th Sept - 8 Days

        
    10 Day - Day Skipper Intensive

    10 day full time theory and practical course covering this
    intermediate syllabus, including
    food on board yacht for 5 day practical - excluding
    accommodation & food for shore-based component.
    Comprises 5 day Day Skipper Shorebased course
    + 5 day live-aboard Day Skipper practical - $2220.00  

    • June 5-14
    Coastal and Offshore Yachtmaster Shorebased
    All equipment is included. Courses are either 14 week night
    sessions from 6pm – 9pm or 5 consecutive days from 8.30am – 6pm
    Cost $995 per person  

    5 day intensive 8.30-5.30 each day

    • June 5-9

    14 evenings 6-9pm

    • 28th July - 26th October

    Coastal and Offshore Yachtmaster Intensive 10 day

     10 day full time theory and practical course covering this
    advanced syllabus, includes food on board yacht for 5 day practical.
    Excludes accommodation and food for shore-based component.
    Comprises 5 day Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased course +
    5 day live-aboard Coastal skipper / Yachtmaster preparation practical:
     Cost $2270.00 per person 

    • June 5-14
    Coastal and Offshore Yachtmaster Prep Practical
    To achieve your RYA Coastal Skipper practical certificate
    you will need to complete a 5 day offshore trip


    5 Day  - Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Prep Practical
    Day 1 at 9am - Day 5 at 4pm @ $1275.00 per person
    • April 1-5 
    • June 10-14

    Plus we have some courses further afield 7 - 8 day duration - Cost from $1195 to $1395:

    • Sydney - Southport - 27th July -  2nd Aug - 7 Days
    • Southport - Yeppoon - 4th Aug - 10th Aug - 7 Days
    • Yeppoon - Hamilton Is. - 12th Aug - 18th Aug - 7 Days
    • Hamilton Is. to Yeppoon - 31st Aug - 7th Sept - 8 Days
    • Yeppoon - Southport - 9th Sept - 16th Sept - 8 Days
    • Southport - Sydney - 18th Sept - 25th Sept - 8 Days
    ISAF Safety & Sea Survival*
    (Held at Mosman Sea Scout Hall)
    This Sea Safety and Survival course comprises 18 hours inclusive of wet drills & flare demonstration. Includes advice on what personal equipment to buy and what is not good value. Two Cape Horn veterans as instructors on every course.$460.00
    or
    1 day *revalidation course - $315.00
    *Revalidation only available for YA certification
    - participants must hold current, valid YA certificate

    2 Day Course 0800- 1730 each day      
    • Sat / Sun March 27-28
    • Sat / Sun May 1-2

    Revalidation Update Course - afternoon of day 1 and full day 2 - see above

    Marine First Aid*
    (Held at Mosman Bay Sea Scout Hall)
    10 Hour course run over 1 day. STCW 95 Compliant. Includes
    practical CPR, Suturing and injections.A work placed approved
    course with a marine emphasis.0800-1830  $240.00

    • Wednesday March 24
    • Wednesday April 21

     STCW 95*
    (Held at Mosman Bay Sea Scout Hall)
    6 Day Course - STCW 95 is a mandatory entry level safety
    qualification required by anyone who wishes to work as a professional seafarer internationally (this includes RYA/MCA and YA SSSC, MFA and ESS certificates) $1875

    • March 22nd - 26th FULL
    • April 19th - 23rd

     *Please note that these courses are run by
       Offshore Maritime Training Australia

    Radar* 
    (Held at Mosman Bay Sea Scout Hall)
    1 Day Course giving an introduction to small boat radar, including pilotage and Nav techniques. includes "hands on" training on a new Raymarine E120 in the classroom which is integrated with a Chartplotter overlay, AIS and MAPAR.RYA Certificate Course. 0900 - 1700.$240.00 

    • Tuesday April 27

      Marine Radio*
      (Held at Mosman Bay Sea Scout Hall)
      8 hour course 0900 - 1730. $240.00
      Follows the syllabus of the marine operators certificate of
      proficiency as provided by the office of Maritime Communications.
      Includes "hands on" a real DSC set in the classroom and exam

      • Wednesday March 31
      • Wednesday April 28

      Diesel Engine Maintenance*
      (Held at Mosman Bay Sea Scout Hall)
      1 day course covering the basics of maintenance and engine care.
      RYA Certificate Course. (max 5 per course)
      Saturdays 0900 - 1700. $240.00

      • Tuesday March 30
      • Thursday April 29

      Night sailing and navigation lights course
      A 3 hour 'after dark' course learning about navigation makrs and lights, as well as vessel lights and on board sailing instrumentation. $85

    •  Tues 16th March 7pm - 10pm

      Docking & Berthing training A 3 hour course on how to berth and secure a yacht in various locations (No Sailing included). Cost $120

      • Saturday 27th March 0930 - 1230
      • Sunday 28th March 1315 - 1615
    • Spinnaker Course
      An 8 hour course that you will want to do again & again…..
      1 weekend day 9.30am – 3.30pm $225.00
      • Sunday April 11
      • Saturday May 29

      Spinnaker Racing
      Join a crew on board a Sydney 36 with an experienced EastSail Skipper for the exciting CYCA Twilight Series

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        Race Training - Spinnaker and Non-spinnaker
        Get ready for the summer twilight season and make your racing more enjoyable. Fine tune your sail trim and spinnaker handling
        skills with veteran sailor and racer, Peter Franki. 4 Saturday morning practicals from 9am - 12noon. book in for all four or just for one. Cost $395 for the course or $110
        per session.

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        Club Racing
        EastSail's own race, crewed and skippered exclusively by
        EastSail graduates. (Non EastSail graduates are welcome to join in our Sails and Ales race days) A great way to gain experience after you have learnt to sail with us

        $55 per race or 10 races for $500.

        April to October  - Saturday afternoons from 1.45pm

        November to March - Minday twilights form 5.45pm

        Racing Rules Night
        Join official umpire and EastSail Chief Instructor, Gary Manuel, for an evening of racing rules. 6pm - 9pm. Cost $55 per person

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        Sails & Ales
        Open to non sailing school graduates, includes a post sailing dockside
        sausage sizzle - Monday twilights from October - March and then on Saturday afternoons from April - September.  $75.00*
        • Saturday April 10 1.45pm
        • Saturday May 8 1.45pm
        • Saturday June 19 1.45pm

         *$15 discount if you sign up for a start yachting course
        after completing "Sails & Ales"

        Social Sailing Days 

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        Sailing Adventures and Mile Catchers
        Do you need to get extra miles under your belt or just want to
        sail off into the sunset?  If so join us on one of the following adventures........

        7 - 8 day RYA Competent Crew, Dayskipper or Coastal Skipper courses. Sailing from Yeppoon to Hamilton Island and return July - September 2010 - priced from $1195 - $1395 for the passages or $2495 for Hamilton Island Race Week

        • Sydney - Southport - 27th July -  2nd Aug - 7 Days
        • Southport - Yeppoon - 4th Aug - 10th Aug - 7 Days
        • Yeppoon - Hamilton Is. - 12th Aug - 18th Aug - 7 Days
        • Hamilton Is. Race Week - 20th Aug - 28th Aug
        • Hamilton Is. to Yeppoon - 31st Aug - 7th Sept - 8 Days
        • Yeppoon - Southport - 9th Sept - 16th Sept - 8 Days
        • Southport - Sydney - 18th Sept - 25th Sept - 8 Days
             

            Click here for further details

          Holidays - Queensland and Overseas
          We have an exciting holiday programme
          planned for 2010 including the following:-

          We will have a range of trips running along the picturesque NSW and Queensland coast from July - September 2010. You can complete the Competent Crew, Dayskipper or Yachtmaster completion on any of these legs or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. priced from $1195 - $1395 for the passages or $2495 for Hamilton Island Race Week

          • Sydney - Southport - 27th July -  2nd Aug - 7 Days
          • Southport - Yeppoon - 4th Aug - 10th Aug - 7 Days
          • Yeppoon - Hamilton Is. - 12th Aug - 18th Aug - 7 Days
          • Hamilton Is. Race Week - 20th Aug - 28th Aug
          • Hamilton Is. to Yeppoon - 31st Aug - 7th Sept - 8 Days
          • Yeppoon - Southport - 9th Sept - 16th Sept - 8 Days
          • Southport - Sydney - 18th Sept - 25th Sept - 8 Days

          Click here for further details





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