NEWS UPDATE
Term One 2026 courses are now OPEN for registration!
Check out what is on offer, see here for details
Check out what is on offer, see here for details
One on One Wingfoil lessons available now
Lessons include the use of our high quality equipment and your own coach boat on the water.
Lessons include the use of our high quality equipment and your own coach boat on the water.
Fundamental PrincipLEs
We believe that when sailors learn in a safe, supportive environment and genuinely enjoy the experience, they gain the confidence to grow, stay engaged, and pursue the sport as far as their passion takes them.
Meet the team
Matthew Rist
Head Coach and Manager |
Jayden Murdie Lead Learn to Sail Coach & Media
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Chloe Prestidge
Lead Learn to Sail Coach |
Mattias Coutts
Lead 29er & Waszp Coach |
Sienna Jordan Lead Double-Handed Coach
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Grace Ware
Lead Double-Handed Coach |
Ben Rist
Lead WingFoil and iQFOil Coach |
Ryder Hinton
Lead Learn To Sail Coach |
Kosta Gladiadis
WingFoil and O'pen Skiff Coach |
Aimee Bright
WingFoil Coach |
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Joel Heslop
Windsurf Coach |
Chloe Brahne
O'pen Skiff Coach |
Zoe Wilson
O'pen Skiff Coach |
Dahlia Fyfe
O'pen Skiff Coach |
LEARN TO SAIL. HAVE FUN.
The Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation gets kids hooked on sailing while building confidence, skills, and a love for the sport. Led by coaches who’ve come through the program, some with international junior, youth and foiling titles, we offer top-quality training, fun on the water, and a clear pathway from first sail to sailing competency.
OUR COURSES
Learn to sail 1, 2 & 3
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An introduction to boats, water safety and the principles of sailing, including tacking, gybing and capsizing! Continue with Learn to Sail Two and Three to expand your knowledge, build confidence around the water, improve boat control and your sailing technique. You'll also learn more about weather, sailing races, protecting our beaches and seamanship.
Development programOnce you have completed our Learn To Sail program in the O'pen Skiff there are many sailing options to take for next steps. This includes continuing in the O'pen Skiff, trying double-handed boats, giving the ILCA a crack or learning to fly on the Wingfoil. The focus of the Development courses is on skill development and enjoyment.
Race programThe Race level courses are for our advanced sailors who have competitive aspirations. These courses are run by top level coaches, most with National titles and multiple years of experience. Sailors in these courses are often expected to have their own boats and be competing in club racing and regattas.
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With special thanks to the kind generosity of Russell and Jenny Coutts
The main measures of our success are
the attraction and retention of young sailors,
who have previously had little or no sailing experience
the attraction and retention of young sailors,
who have previously had little or no sailing experience