How to Begin or Advance Your Sailing
Whether you want to cruise to exotic locations, race in the Sydney to Hobart or simply acquire the skills necessary to take your friends and family for a relaxing water based vacation, learning to sail on Pittwater is without peer.
We offer the following courses:
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Course 1
Introductory
Start with the basics - Know the boat and how it functions. Understand the wind direction and strength. Essential for a solid foundation.
Next course - call the office for dates - why not combine this course with Competent Crew & Inshore Skipper on our FASTRACK OPTION? |
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Course 2
Competent Crew
Helming & sail setting, anchoring & mooring, rules & regulations, basic navigation, sail changes and reefing, emergency procedures.
Next course -call the office for dates - why not combine this course with Introductory & Inshore Skipper on our FASTRACK OPTION? |
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Course 3
Inshore Skipper
This is ideal preparation for chartering a yacht. For those who have dreamed about sailing into the sunset at a beautiful location and
thought it out of reach - think again!!
Next course - call the office for dates - why not combine this course with Introductory & Competent Crew on our FASTRACK OPTION? |
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Charter Confidence If you want to charter for the first time, this course is designed to give you the confidence to "go it alone". Book a charter yacht and a skipper will sail with you for the first half day.
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Course 5
Marine Radio Operators VHF Certificate of Proficency
If you have a VHF Radio you need an license to operate it legally. The Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP) is the minimum mandatory qualification for anyone operating marine VHF radio equipment.
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We can also arrange private tuition on a specific topic such as heavy weather sailing, anchoring and marina berthing - this can be on your boat or on one of ours. Simply Contact Uswith your needs and leave the rest to us.
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And if you are still undecided whether to take the plunge and enrol on a course why not try our "Taste of Sailing" Experience first - gather a group of friends (minimum 4, maximum 8) and for just $99 each cruise around Pittwater for up to 4 hours, enjoy some refreshments and see first hand what pleasure getting afloat can bring.
As a thank you for undertaking a course with us, if you take another course or charter again within the next 6 months - mention our "Smart Incentive" and receive $50 off any Sail School Course or off each fully paid charter day. (This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other specials or discounts and is limited to a maximum of $150.00 charter).
These "Taste of Sailing" Experiences run on a regular basis and are arranged depending upon demand. Timings are flexible so you can work around school drop-offs, work and social commitments. So, gather your friends and colleagues and speak to one of our team for the next available day -call us NOW on 02 9997 5344 - this is the perfect way to treat yourself!
Gift vouchersare available for all our courses - a perfect solution for that hard to buy for person....... |