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RYA Start Yachting Course Previous Experience Required - None Assumed Knowledge - None                                                              Ability After Course – Basic Sailing Experience

                                                                                                             
Taught on beautiful Sydney Harbour, this course covers the fundamentals of sailing. You will be at the helm of our exciting Beneteau yachts right from the first lesson and comfortably accomplish all the basic manoeuvres of sailing by the end of the course. There is a maximum of 4 students plus an instructor on each yacht.

Course Duration - 18 hours  - Comprising four x 3 hour on board practical lessons plus a 3 hour theory lesson plus a club race

        Syllabus

Rigging the yacht All points of sailing Safety & use of equipment Nautical terminology Downwind sailing & gybing Upwind sailing & tacking Obtaining Weather forecasts

Basic knots Right of way rules Steering & sail trim Buoyage Person overboard recovery Basic theory

Inclusions : Course kit including RYA Competent Crew Handbook, RYA Log Book, Sunglass Strap, Sailing Magazines, Insurance, Safety Equipment and Use of Wet Weather Gear plus Course Completion Certificate on successful completion of the course

        Cost :

• $499 inclusive per person
• $485 per person for 2 people learning together
• $475 per person for 3 or 4 people learning together

Course Dates : Courses begin every week. Flexible booking structure, but a minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or postpone a booking.

Courses valid for 12 months and Packages valid for 18 months from date of purchase. Prices are valid until 09/08. Refunds are not available. Please note prices are subject to change without notice

Please call us on 02 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au if you would like more information.