Fundamental PrincipLEs
We believe if sailors are provided with the safest learning environment possible and they truly love what we offer, they will feel supported to grow in confidence and will keep coming back, pursuing this sport as far as they desire.
Term ONE 2021 SUMMER COURSES
BEGINNER COURSES
LEarn to Sail 1
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is the perfect beginner sailing course for a 9-12-year-old with little or no previous sailing experience and interested in water sports, or simply trying something new!
Participants learn the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation. Your budding sailor will be taught the necessary skills to skipper an O'pen Skiff dinghy single-handed, under the supervision of one of our skilled coaches, experiencing a feeling of achievement they will be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket, helmet, team vest, and spray jacket are all provided for participants in this course. We do ask sailors to bring with them a wetsuit, beanie or hat, poly props (colder months especially), booties (neoprene boat shoes/old trainers that can get wet), sun cream, togs and to be prepared for adventure!
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter this course at any age from 9 to 12 years old and must display confidence in the water. Swimming competency is assessed at the beginning of the course with a 25m sea swim activity.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $240 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Saturdays 9.30am to 12pm
13th Feb - 10th April (please note there will be no sailing on Easter weekend)
COURSE CONTENT
This is the perfect beginner sailing course for a 9-12-year-old with little or no previous sailing experience and interested in water sports, or simply trying something new!
Participants learn the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation. Your budding sailor will be taught the necessary skills to skipper an O'pen Skiff dinghy single-handed, under the supervision of one of our skilled coaches, experiencing a feeling of achievement they will be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket, helmet, team vest, and spray jacket are all provided for participants in this course. We do ask sailors to bring with them a wetsuit, beanie or hat, poly props (colder months especially), booties (neoprene boat shoes/old trainers that can get wet), sun cream, togs and to be prepared for adventure!
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter this course at any age from 9 to 12 years old and must display confidence in the water. Swimming competency is assessed at the beginning of the course with a 25m sea swim activity.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $240 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Saturdays 9.30am to 12pm
13th Feb - 10th April (please note there will be no sailing on Easter weekend)
COURSE CONTENT
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learn to sail 2
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is tailored towards those who have completed RCSF Learn to Sail One and are keen to increase their knowledge and sailing skillset in a fun environment.
The course will take ideas and skills touched on in the first course and develop them to ensure your sailor is learning the correct techniques to cement a solid sailing foundation. Learn to Sail Two sailors will experience other types of boats which will introduce them to sailing with crew and they will also touch on the very basics of how a sailing race works.
A boat, helmet and team vest are all provided for participants in this course.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter this course following the RCSF Learn to Sail One course.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $510 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Tuesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm AND Sunday mornings 9am - 12pm
2nd Feb - 10th April (17 sessions - excluding Waitangi Weekend, Sunday 28th March and Easter Sunday)
COURSE CONTENT
This course is tailored towards those who have completed RCSF Learn to Sail One and are keen to increase their knowledge and sailing skillset in a fun environment.
The course will take ideas and skills touched on in the first course and develop them to ensure your sailor is learning the correct techniques to cement a solid sailing foundation. Learn to Sail Two sailors will experience other types of boats which will introduce them to sailing with crew and they will also touch on the very basics of how a sailing race works.
A boat, helmet and team vest are all provided for participants in this course.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter this course following the RCSF Learn to Sail One course.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $510 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Tuesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm AND Sunday mornings 9am - 12pm
2nd Feb - 10th April (17 sessions - excluding Waitangi Weekend, Sunday 28th March and Easter Sunday)
COURSE CONTENT
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LEARN TO SAIL 3
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Level Three course suits returning participant's that have completed Learn to Sail Level One and Learn to Sail Level Two. Sailors previously enrolled in Level Two during Term One of this year should consider this course. This course focuses on introducing beginner racing skills in a relaxed environment.
Don't forget, like any sport, some sailors will develop competitive streaks whereas others may not. Appreciating this difference in the individual is a unique skill of ours at the RCSF and we continue to dedicate a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills in this stage of learning. Skill acquisition through enjoyment will help provide these sailors an opportunity to take part in club racing confidently in the future should they desire.
Boat use is still included in the course fee however sailors at this level should provide their own sailing clothing including helmet and lifejacket.
In certain circumstances, the RCSF may approach and award scholarship(s) to one or more sailor(s) in this course. This will be on a case-by-case basis and include boat use and course fees for one season.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Learn to Sail Three program following the RCSF Learn to Sail Two program.
Sailors at this stage must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club as they start to show keen interest in club activities with their friends. There is lot's on so don't miss out!
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $510 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Monday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm AND Sunday afternoons 12.30pm - 3.30pm
4th Feb - 11th April (18 sessions - excluding Waitangi Weekend, Sunday 28th March and Easter Sunday)
Please note that to avoid Public Holidays, those Monday sessions will be rescheduled to Thursday afternoons
(4th & 11th Feb)
COURSE CONTENT
The Level Three course suits returning participant's that have completed Learn to Sail Level One and Learn to Sail Level Two. Sailors previously enrolled in Level Two during Term One of this year should consider this course. This course focuses on introducing beginner racing skills in a relaxed environment.
Don't forget, like any sport, some sailors will develop competitive streaks whereas others may not. Appreciating this difference in the individual is a unique skill of ours at the RCSF and we continue to dedicate a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills in this stage of learning. Skill acquisition through enjoyment will help provide these sailors an opportunity to take part in club racing confidently in the future should they desire.
Boat use is still included in the course fee however sailors at this level should provide their own sailing clothing including helmet and lifejacket.
In certain circumstances, the RCSF may approach and award scholarship(s) to one or more sailor(s) in this course. This will be on a case-by-case basis and include boat use and course fees for one season.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Learn to Sail Three program following the RCSF Learn to Sail Two program.
Sailors at this stage must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club as they start to show keen interest in club activities with their friends. There is lot's on so don't miss out!
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $510 (Term One)
TIME & DATES
Monday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm AND Sunday afternoons 12.30pm - 3.30pm
4th Feb - 11th April (18 sessions - excluding Waitangi Weekend, Sunday 28th March and Easter Sunday)
Please note that to avoid Public Holidays, those Monday sessions will be rescheduled to Thursday afternoons
(4th & 11th Feb)
COURSE CONTENT
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GIRLS SAILING
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is designed to get girls the chance to sail with each other and create friendships within the club, whilst having fun on the water and improving their own sailing skills.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants should be either a past or present sailor in an RCSF course
COST (INCLUDES EQUIPMENT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $250
DATES & TIMES
Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
3rd Feb - 7th April
This course is designed to get girls the chance to sail with each other and create friendships within the club, whilst having fun on the water and improving their own sailing skills.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants should be either a past or present sailor in an RCSF course
COST (INCLUDES EQUIPMENT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $250
DATES & TIMES
Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
3rd Feb - 7th April
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL
ABOUT THE COURSE
If you're becoming increasingly jealous watching youngsters’ blast around the bay and you're keen to get out on the water to give sailing a go, then this is the course for you!
Our Learn to Sail Adult course is specifically tailored for adults who are new to the sport of sailing, with a mixture of content that will help develop techniques and build confidence.
Working together in a safe environment, our team of great coaches will guide you through the fundamentals in sailing at your own pace and in an easy to understand manor, providing a solid sailing foundation.
Once you have grasped the necessary skills to skipper a Laser, Hobie and/or RS Feva many of our graduates will cement their knowledge in the Development Open course before going on to participate in club racing!
Boat and equipment charter (lifejacket and helmet included) are included in your course fee and there is no expectation to join the Manly Sailing Club at this stage.
Adults should bring along these additional items for going on the water; a snug fitting wetsuit, thermal base layers (in the colder months especially), neoprene boat shoes or old trainers that can get wet, a hat, sun cream and that can-do attitude!
PREREQUISITES
Entrants are typically aged 18+ and should be confident around the water.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $250
DATES & TIMES
Thursday evenings 5.30pm - 8.30pm
28th Jan - 25th Feb (5 sessions)
COURSE CONTENT
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INTERMEDIATE COURSES
Development Program - O'PEN SKIFF
ABOUT THE COURSES
The O'pen Skiff Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed stages one, two and three in the RCSF LTS Program, and want to further their experience and enjoyment on the water. This is also the right choice for returning Development Skiff sailors still honing their racing skills and developing the confidence and competence required to improve from a club racing level to a regatta race level.
Although this course is mostly tailored to participating in racing, we recognise not all new sailors develop a passion for racing at the same rate (which is totally fine!). The Development O'pen Skiff Program will group participants further depending on their interests, even if adventure sailing or dolphin chasing is higher on their priorities than race training!
Participants in this program will be given guidance to attend pre-selected away from home regattas throughout the season and it's our hope that they are supported to attend these events.
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first O'pen Skiff. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
In certain circumstances, the RCSF may approach and award scholarship(s) to one or more sailor(s) in this course. This will be on a case-by-case basis and include boat use and course fees for one season.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Development Program - O'pen Skiff following the RCSF Learn to Sail Three program.
Sailors must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club AND sailors are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $330
Charter fee - $275
DATES
Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
27th Jan - 14th April (no sailing 24th Feb due to Nationals that following weekend)
The O'pen Skiff Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed stages one, two and three in the RCSF LTS Program, and want to further their experience and enjoyment on the water. This is also the right choice for returning Development Skiff sailors still honing their racing skills and developing the confidence and competence required to improve from a club racing level to a regatta race level.
Although this course is mostly tailored to participating in racing, we recognise not all new sailors develop a passion for racing at the same rate (which is totally fine!). The Development O'pen Skiff Program will group participants further depending on their interests, even if adventure sailing or dolphin chasing is higher on their priorities than race training!
Participants in this program will be given guidance to attend pre-selected away from home regattas throughout the season and it's our hope that they are supported to attend these events.
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first O'pen Skiff. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
In certain circumstances, the RCSF may approach and award scholarship(s) to one or more sailor(s) in this course. This will be on a case-by-case basis and include boat use and course fees for one season.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Development Program - O'pen Skiff following the RCSF Learn to Sail Three program.
Sailors must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club AND sailors are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $330
Charter fee - $275
DATES
Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
27th Jan - 14th April (no sailing 24th Feb due to Nationals that following weekend)
COURSE CONTENT
- Reading the wind and points of sail
- Rules and definitions intermediate
- Downwind speed and stability
- Marine conservation
- Adventure sailing
- Developing boat-handling techniques
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - RS FEVA
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is an intermediate sailing program targeted at participants who are keen to develop their sailing and in particular, improve their racing repertoire. It's the right course for sailors aiming at developing the confidence and competence required to improve from an intermediate club level to a regatta race level and some of these sailors may be aiming for selection into the RCSF Performance Squad in the future.
Participants in this program will be given guidance to attend pre-selected away from home regattas throughout the sailing calendar and it is expected that, given we are developing racing skills in this course, they are supported to attend such events.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with a key objective being to provide these sailors with the confidence to take part in club racing independently.
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first RS Feva. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Development Program - RS Feva following the RCSF Learn to Sail Three program.
Sailors must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club AND sailors are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $240 (includes Regatta support at Nationals)
Charter fee - $120 (for course sessions only)
DATES
Monday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
15th Feb - 12th April (no sailing Easter Monday)
COURSE CONTENT
This is an intermediate sailing program targeted at participants who are keen to develop their sailing and in particular, improve their racing repertoire. It's the right course for sailors aiming at developing the confidence and competence required to improve from an intermediate club level to a regatta race level and some of these sailors may be aiming for selection into the RCSF Performance Squad in the future.
Participants in this program will be given guidance to attend pre-selected away from home regattas throughout the sailing calendar and it is expected that, given we are developing racing skills in this course, they are supported to attend such events.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with a key objective being to provide these sailors with the confidence to take part in club racing independently.
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first RS Feva. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants typically enter the Development Program - RS Feva following the RCSF Learn to Sail Three program.
Sailors must also be members of the Manly Sailing Club AND sailors are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $240 (includes Regatta support at Nationals)
Charter fee - $120 (for course sessions only)
DATES
Monday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
15th Feb - 12th April (no sailing Easter Monday)
COURSE CONTENT
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - LASER RADIAL
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is an intermediate sailing program targeted at participants who are keen to develop their sailing and in particular, improve their racing repertoire. It's the right course for sailors aiming at developing the confidence and competence required to progress from an intermediate club level to a regatta race level and some of these sailors may be aiming for selection into the RCSF Performance Squad in the future.
Participants in this program will be given guidance to attend pre-selected away from home regattas throughout the sailing calendar and it is expected that, given we are developing racing skills in this course, they are supported to attend such events.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with a key objective being to provide these sailors with the confidence to take part in club racing independently.
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first Laser. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants will typically enter this course following a growth spurt! Or, alternatively, after completing another Development level course. Entrants should also be members of the Manly Sailing Club.
COST
Registration fee - $10 paid on a weekly basis
Charter fee - TBC
DATES & TIMES
Thursday afternoons 4.30pm - 6pm followed by coach support for club Laser Sprints each week
4th Feb - 25th March
COURSE CONTENT
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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - windsurfing & windfoiling
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is an intermediate windsurfer course, ideal for participants who are keen to develop their skillset and perhaps, down the track, move towards a board racing level. Continuing on from the RCSF Learn to Windsurf course, this program will seek to reinforce the skills and techniques learned in the previous course, and introduce some new theory and content.
Participants can expect to look at new concepts such as apparent wind sailing, and learn crucial windsurfing techniques such as efficient pumping, planing and using the harness.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with the key objective being to provide these sailors with the confidence to take part in club racing independently.
Sailors entering this course can provide their own board and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first windsurfer. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants must display basic windsurfing knowledge and competency, or have successfully completed the RCSF Learn to Windsurf course. Participant's shall also be members of Manly Sailing Club to enter this course and are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $330
Charter fee - $110
DATES
Tuesday Afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
2nd Feb - 13th April
COURSE CONTENT
This is an intermediate windsurfer course, ideal for participants who are keen to develop their skillset and perhaps, down the track, move towards a board racing level. Continuing on from the RCSF Learn to Windsurf course, this program will seek to reinforce the skills and techniques learned in the previous course, and introduce some new theory and content.
Participants can expect to look at new concepts such as apparent wind sailing, and learn crucial windsurfing techniques such as efficient pumping, planing and using the harness.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with the key objective being to provide these sailors with the confidence to take part in club racing independently.
Sailors entering this course can provide their own board and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who are still in the market for their first windsurfer. Please do remember our charter policy for use outside course sessions, listed under our Ts&Cs, which stipulates a finite number of charter uses in fairness to new sailors coming through.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants must display basic windsurfing knowledge and competency, or have successfully completed the RCSF Learn to Windsurf course. Participant's shall also be members of Manly Sailing Club to enter this course and are expected to attend Club Racing.
COST
Registration fee - $330
Charter fee - $110
DATES
Tuesday Afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
2nd Feb - 13th April
COURSE CONTENT
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ADVANCED COURSES
PERFORMANCE SQUAD - 29er
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is offered to sailors in the 29er to supplement their own self coaching. It is a fortnightly course.
Sailors in the Performance Squad shall in most instances, provide their own boats and equipment. There are however a limited number of yachts available for charter should your sailor be entering a new class.
PREREQUISITES
Sailors will already be sailing the 29er and attending regattas.
COST
Registration Fee $150
DATES & TIMES
Tuesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 9th March, 23rd March, 6th April
COURSE CONTENT (May include some or all of the following)
This course is offered to sailors in the 29er to supplement their own self coaching. It is a fortnightly course.
Sailors in the Performance Squad shall in most instances, provide their own boats and equipment. There are however a limited number of yachts available for charter should your sailor be entering a new class.
PREREQUISITES
Sailors will already be sailing the 29er and attending regattas.
COST
Registration Fee $150
DATES & TIMES
Tuesday afternoons 4.30pm - 7pm
2nd Feb, 16th Feb, 9th March, 23rd March, 6th April
COURSE CONTENT (May include some or all of the following)
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*Please use our contact us page if you have any difficulty with registering for the above sessions.
what to bring
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Remember, sailing clothing is dependent on seasonal conditions. For Learn to Sail applicants, the RCSF can provide life-jackets, helmets and spray tops, but not wetsuits.
Parental Involvement
For all our courses, it's important that parents/caregivers participate in the day to day operations and provide on and off water support for each coaching session. The RCSF offers training and induction will be given.
SCHOLARSHIP
An opportunity exists for applicant's in certain circumstances to be offered a scholarship to subsidise them through the course and or provide a boat for a complete season.
A scholarship will only be offered after consideration from an initial interview or at the completion of a Learn to Sail course.
The complete details of a scholarship will only be revealed to an applicant at the time of an offer being made. Any decision to award a scholarship will be made at the sole discretion of the RCSF.
A scholarship will only be offered after consideration from an initial interview or at the completion of a Learn to Sail course.
The complete details of a scholarship will only be revealed to an applicant at the time of an offer being made. Any decision to award a scholarship will be made at the sole discretion of the RCSF.