Dinghy Sailing Classes (Level 1 and 2)
Our morning dinghy sailing classes are a great way to develop your sailing skills in a fantastic location. Join our scheduled classes or contact us and arrange some private lessons for yourself or your group.
Description
Our morning sailing classes are for sailors who have some experience and wish to develop their skills with guidance from an instructor. Join a single class as a refresher or a series of classes to fast-track your skills.
If you can get your own small group of family or friends together a private lesson is a great way to learn and can be of excellent value too. We welcome families with kids as well as corporate groups looking for some action-packed teambuilding.
Course content
- Rigging, launching, and landing
- Helming and crewing skills
- Sailing upwind, tacking
- Sailing downwind and gybing
- Practice the five essentials of sailing.
- Coaching exercises
- Racing skills and seamanship skills
Fantastic sailing conditions
Flying Fish Sailing is based in a spectacular setting at Middle Harbour Yacht Club in Sydney.
The sailing environment is superb with reliable, warm sea breezes and lots of great beaches to sail to a short distance away.
Instructors and boats
Our training fleet includes brand new RS Zests which are forgiving and fun to sail for one or two and Laser Bahias (2-3 person dinghies with trapeze and asymmetric spinnakers.) which are ideal for developing seamanship skills.
Our qualified and experienced instructors will guide you through the lesson in a friendly and professional way.
Before you start
- Our morning sailing classes are best for those with some experience who wish to improve their skills quickly.
- If you are a complete beginner we recommend you start with our level 1 beginners course.
- Once you have achieved level 2 you are ready to hire a boat and start cruising or racing on your own terms.
What next?
- Once you are at level 2 you are ready to hire a boat and enjoy sailing on your own terms or start racing.
What's included
- Tuition, equipment, pre-course information. safety boat.
- Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are provided and must be worn at all times on the water.
- Please bring your own water bottle and snacks.
Qualifications
- RYA / AS Level 1 (after 4 sessions)
- RYA /AS Level 2 (after 8 sessions)
Price options
Pre-book and save money
Pre-book a series of classes or add your friends and family to the same order and save money.
Or buy our FlexiSail-Voucher for maximum flexibility at the best price.
- 1 class - $225
- 2 classes - $195 each
- 3 or more - $175 each
- FlexiSail-Voucher for 8 classes - $1160 (Submit enquiry above.)
Private lessons - enquire above
Book a private lesson for yourself or your group and learn to sail on your own terms. The prices below are for 3-hour private lessons.
- 1 Person - $395
- 2 People - $245 each
- 3 People - $195 each
- 4 People - $175 each
- 5 People or more - $145 each