Keel Boat – Sunshine Sailing Australia https://learn2sail.com.au Fri, 28 Feb 2020 01:35:13 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 https://learn2sail.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SSA_Favicon-150x150.png Keel Boat – Sunshine Sailing Australia https://learn2sail.com.au 32 32 Keelboat – Start Skippering https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/keelboat-start-skippering/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:32:23 +0000 https://dev.learn2sail.com.au/?post_type=sailing_course&p=4007 You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. Assess risks on board, monitor boat maintenance, know the actions in an emergency, sail on or off a dock, mooring and anchor, interpret weather forecasts and managing crew. With skippering comes the responsibilities of keeping the […]

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]]> You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Assess risks on board, monitor boat maintenance, know the actions in an emergency, sail on or off a dock, mooring and anchor, interpret weather forecasts and managing crew. With skippering comes the responsibilities of keeping the vessel and crew safe, therefore a deeper knowledge and understanding at all skills are important.

What will I learn?

  • How to prepare the yacht for coming alongside
  • How to set sails, how to trim & reef sails in all conditions
  • How to moor and anchor
  • Interpret weather forecasts
  • Take control of different MOB situations
  • Apply the  Rules of the Road
  • Understanding the buoyage system symbols and sequences
  • Advanced knots & stowing
  • Safety & safety equipment
  • Seamanship; chartwork, tides and currents

What do I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket. Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag. Water bottle, lunch and a snack.

Where are we?

Course starts 10am. Our office is located at The Mooloolaba Marina on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba just an hour north of Brisbane. There’s ample parking. Click HERE to see a map.

What do I get?

The ‘Start Skippering’ certificate presented upon successful completion of your course.

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]]> Keelboat – Start Helming https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/keelboat-start-helming/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:30:28 +0000 https://dev.learn2sail.com.au/?post_type=sailing_course&p=4006 This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm. This is perfect for those who wish to develop their sailing skills; helming, wind awareness, tacking and gybing. Preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm. What […]

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]]> This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm. This is perfect for those who wish to develop their sailing skills; helming, wind awareness, tacking and gybing.

Preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm.

What will I learn?

  • How to helm the yacht on all points of sail
  • How to set the sails and hunt the breeze
  • Better helming techniques whilst tacking & gybing
  • Understanding wind & weather
  • Recognize relative direction to the wind & where it’s coming from
  • Deeper understanding of the Rules of the Road
  • Better understanding of the Buoyage system
  • More knots, clove hitch, single and double sheet bends & rope handling
  • How to use Winches plus jammers & cleats correctly

What do I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket. Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag. Water bottle, lunch and a snack.

Where are we?

Course starts 9:30am. Our office is located at The Mooloolaba Marina on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba just an hour north of Brisbane. There’s ample parking. Click HERE to see a map.

What do I get?

The ‘Start Helming’ certificate presented upon successful completion of your course.

Need more info?

Email us at sailing@learn2sail.com.au, or call on (07) 5478 2299. We are more than happy to help!

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]]> Keelboat – Start Crewing https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/keelboat-start-crewing/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:26:37 +0000 https://dev.learn2sail.com.au/?post_type=sailing_course&p=4000 The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory. Essential sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, man overboard recovery. What will I learn? How to prepare the yacht for sailing How to set sails How to […]

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]]> The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

Essential sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, man overboard recovery.

What will I learn?

  • How to prepare the yacht for sailing
  • How to set sails
  • How to tack & gybe
  • Understand the wind
  • Introduction to Rules of the Road
  • The Buoyage system
  • Basic knots; bowline, round turn and two half hitches and figure of eight
  • Safety equipment
  • How to use Winches

What do I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket. Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag.

Where are we?

Course starts 9:30am. Our office is located at The Mooloolaba Marina on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba just an hour north of Brisbane. There’s ample parking. Click HERE to see a map.

What do I get?

The ‘Start Crewing’ certificate presented upon successful completion of your course.

Need more info?

Email us at sailing@learn2sail.com.au, or call on (07) 5478 2299. We are more than happy to help!

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]]> Keelboat – Spinnakers https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/keelboat-spinnakers/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 04:37:25 +0000 https://dev.learn2sail.com.au/?post_type=sailing_course&p=4014 This course introduces you to the fun and challenge of using asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers. Flying a spinnaker is a very satisfying and exhilarating experience that becomes very addictive! Lets learn how to do this safely and properly. Learn how to rig, hoist, fly, gybe, drop and pack a symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers WHAT WILL […]

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]]> This course introduces you to the fun and challenge of using asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers. Flying a spinnaker is a very satisfying and exhilarating experience that becomes very addictive! Lets learn how to do this safely and properly.

Learn how to rig, hoist, fly, gybe, drop and pack a symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • How to prepare the yacht for spinnakers
  • Learn how to control the sheets and braces
  • Learn how to control the tack line
  • How to rig the spinnaker
  • How to hoist the spinnaker
  • How to gybe the spinnaker
  • How to drop the spinnaker
  • Understand the spinnaker boom and correct setting
  • Control the spinnaker boom up haul and downhaul

WHAT DO I BRING?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket. Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag. Water bottle, lunch and a snack.

WHERE ARE WE?

Course starts 10am. Our office is located at The Mooloolaba Marina on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba just an hour north of Brisbane. There’s ample parking. Click HERE to see a map.

WHAT DO I GET?

The ‘Keelboat Spinnaker’ certificate presented upon successful completion of your course.

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]]> SSA Keel Boat https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/sa-keel-boat-novice/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:53:04 +0000 https://dev.learn2sail.com.au/?post_type=events&p=3439 This is an exciting sailing opportunity provided by Sunshine Sailing Australia. It provides a fun and accessible entry into sailing and gives participants further opportunity to improve and develop sailing skills and techniques.

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]]> First and last weekend of the month or on request- MOOLOOLABA

This is an exciting sailing opportunity provided by Sunshine Sailing Australia. It provides a fun and accessible entry into sailing and gives participants further opportunity to improve and develop sailing skills and techniques.

The courses will equip you with the essentials  required to safely sail a small keel boat or trailer yacht without the fear of capsize or getting wet! As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each person’s role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.

You will come away with the knowledge and confidence to sail a small day yacht, such as a keel boat, competently and for those that wish, you can then progress to larger yachts or participate as crew on a racing yacht.

There are 4 units to cover to complete the full program and each course consist of 2 days.

  • YA Keel Boat – Crew
  • YA Keel Boat – Helm
  • YA Keel Boat – Seamanship
  • YA Keel Boat – Spinnaker

What people have said about this course?

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking at doing sailing to go through Sunshine Sailing. I will be looking forward to my next trip”. – Sean Mullice Aug 2016

What experience do I need?

No experience required for Day Sailor- Crew as this is a course for absolute beginners for all other courses the course prior nor equivalent experience is the requirement . Our instructor will focus on skills, safety and enjoyment.

By the end of each course you will have sufficient knowledge and skill to be able to move towards the next course.

What will I learn?

  • Safety equipment, clothing and safe practices
  • The Boat
  • Ropework
  • Sailing Skills
  • Man overboard
  • Rules of the Road

What do I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, something to nibble on, a warm jumper, & spray jacket packed in a flexible soft bag.

 

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