Club Racing (Learn to Sail)
By taking some of our club racing sessions, you will have experienced crewing on a racing yacht, sail handling, trimming and be aware of safety on board
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Course type:
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Sail Racing
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Suggested minimum pre-course experience:
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'Start Yachting' or have been introduced to sailing
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Assumed knowledge
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Basic knowledge of sailing boats
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Course content:
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Crewing on a racing yacht, sail handling, sail trimming and safety onboard.
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Ability after course:
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Can join a crew on a racing yacht. Reduces the time needed to complete the Competent Crew Course.
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Duration:
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1 to 6 half day sessions
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The yacht club racing course is for people new to club racing. You will experience crewing on a yacht, sail handling, sail trimming and be aware of safety on board.
Learn about racing on a keelboat from two of NZ’s top experienced racing skippers. Sheryl helms, while Mike is available to guide you through the crew actions required to race the yacht. Have an understanding of race strategy used during the races. The races take between 2 to 3 hours to complete. After racing you are welcome to join Mike and Sheryl in the Yacht Club Rooms for the prizegiving function
The day sessions are ideal for those who are new to yachting and would like to join a crew on a racing yacht.
We can introduce you to yacht club owners to join their racing crews.
Short cut the learning process from just sitting on the rail of a racing yacht to becoming an active racing crew member. Fast track your learning and become a valuable crew member who can contribute to this team sport.
This course can be taken over 1 to 6 half day sessions during May to August
Scheduled races: During May to Aug from 1230 hrs till 1630 hrsPrice: Course fee NZ$95 per race session.
View the Course Calendar or contact us to find out more.
Gift vouchers are available for our sailing courses
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