Fundamental PrincipLEs
Our courses are designed with two fundamental principles in mind. We believe if sailors are provided with the safest learning environment possible they can grow in confidence, and if they truly love what we offer, they will keep coming back and pursue this sport as far as they desire.
2019 Term 2 (Autumn) COURSES
APRIL-June
Our 2019 Autumn courses begin in Term 2 and these are angled toward our more experienced returning participants who have entered at least two previous RCSF courses and are keen to continue sailing during the colder months .
Our next Learn to Sail intake is September 2019, but you can still register your interest with us so we can contact you closer to the time. Happy Sailing!
Our next Learn to Sail intake is September 2019, but you can still register your interest with us so we can contact you closer to the time. Happy Sailing!
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
Development Program
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed stages 1 & 2 in the RCSF LTS Program and want to further their experience and enjoyment on the water.
It's the right course for sailors aiming at developing the confidence and competence required to race from beginner to intermediate club level and some of these sailors may be eyeing entry into the final squad offered by the RCSF.
There's also an opportunity for more experienced sailors in this group (the sailor shall have completed at least one intake in another Development course or equivalent) to enter this program in a double handed class.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with a key focus of providing these sailors the opportunity to take part in club racing confidently.
Participant’s may enter this course in either;
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who have recently moved into a Laser or RS Feva.
Please be mindful that although we will make every attempt to accommodate your sailor's first preference, there are a limited number of yachts available for charter during this course and other factors such as crew size may also be considered. We apologise if your child’s first choice is not available.
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.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Development Program following the RCSF Learn to Sail 2 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
Course only fee - $240 (all classes)
O'pen Skiff (Bic) charter fee - $120
Laser charter fee - $140
RS Feva charter fee - $100
COURSE CONTENT
The Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed stages 1 & 2 in the RCSF LTS Program and want to further their experience and enjoyment on the water.
It's the right course for sailors aiming at developing the confidence and competence required to race from beginner to intermediate club level and some of these sailors may be eyeing entry into the final squad offered by the RCSF.
There's also an opportunity for more experienced sailors in this group (the sailor shall have completed at least one intake in another Development course or equivalent) to enter this program in a double handed class.
Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills, with a key focus of providing these sailors the opportunity to take part in club racing confidently.
Participant’s may enter this course in either;
- Single-handed Open Skiff (Bic)
- Single-handed Laser (4.7 or Radial)
- Double-handed Dinghy (returning Development sailors and above)
Sailors entering this course should provide their own boat and equipment although we will do our best to make available charters to those who have recently moved into a Laser or RS Feva.
Please be mindful that although we will make every attempt to accommodate your sailor's first preference, there are a limited number of yachts available for charter during this course and other factors such as crew size may also be considered. We apologise if your child’s first choice is not available.
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.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Development Program following the RCSF Learn to Sail 2 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
Course only fee - $240 (all classes)
O'pen Skiff (Bic) charter fee - $120
Laser charter fee - $140
RS Feva charter fee - $100
COURSE CONTENT
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DEVELOPMENT SKIFF (BIC)
LIMITED SPACES 2PM - 5PM TUE 30th April (4pm-7pm) SAT 04th May SAT 18th May SAT 25th May SAT 08th Jun SAT 15th Jun SAT 22nd Jun SAT 29th Jun |
DEVELOPMENT FEVA
LIMITED SPACES 2PM - 5PM THU 02nd May (4pm-7pm) SAT 04th May SAT 18th May SAT 25th May SAT 08th Jun SAT 15th Jun SAT 22nd Jun SAT 29th Jun |
DEVELOPMENT LASER
LIMITED SPACES 9AM - 12PM SUN 05th May SUN 12th May SUN 19th May SUN 26th May SUN 09th Jun SUN 16th Jun SUN 23rd Jun SUN 30th Jun |
YOUTH SAILING
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is the perfect sailing course for teenagers who have had some sailing experience and want to continue on with their development in sailing.
Participants will develop the their sailing skills through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation.
Sailors will be taught the necessary skills to skipper a Laser and/or RS Feva dinghy under the supervision of one of our awesome coaches, experiencing a sense of achievement they can be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for use in this course, so all that we require participants to bring with them for going on the water is a wetsuit, beanie and poly prop longs (winter months especially), booties (neoprene shoes), a hat, sun cream, togs and a smile!
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants are typically between the ages of 13 and 17 years and should be confident around the water.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $300
COURSE CONTENT
This is the perfect sailing course for teenagers who have had some sailing experience and want to continue on with their development in sailing.
Participants will develop the their sailing skills through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation.
Sailors will be taught the necessary skills to skipper a Laser and/or RS Feva dinghy under the supervision of one of our awesome coaches, experiencing a sense of achievement they can be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for use in this course, so all that we require participants to bring with them for going on the water is a wetsuit, beanie and poly prop longs (winter months especially), booties (neoprene shoes), a hat, sun cream, togs and a smile!
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants are typically between the ages of 13 and 17 years and should be confident around the water.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $300
COURSE CONTENT
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YOUTH SAILING
LIMITED SPACES
10AM - 1PM
SAT 04th May
SAT 11th May
SAT 18th May
SAT 25th May
SAT 08th Jun
SAT 15th Jun
SAT 22nd Jun
SAT 29th Jun
LIMITED SPACES
10AM - 1PM
SAT 04th May
SAT 11th May
SAT 18th May
SAT 25th May
SAT 08th Jun
SAT 15th Jun
SAT 22nd Jun
SAT 29th Jun
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL
ABOUT THE COURSE
For those jealous of watching youngsters blast around the bay and keen to get out on the water themselves, this is the course for you!
Adults relatively new to the sport of sailing will find this course well balanced with a mixture of familiar and new content, helping to cement theory and practice to build confidence.
You'll learn (or be refreshed on) the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation. Participants will find they gain the confidence and skillset required to tackle a sailing race and participate in club racing.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for you in this course, so all that we require you to bring along for going on the water is a wetsuit, poly props (in the colder months especially), booties (neoprene shoes or old trainers that can get wet), a hat, sun cream, togs and your can-do attitude!
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants are typically aged 18+ and should be confident around the water.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Adult Thursday (Weekly) Course - $300
Adult Sunday (Fortnightly) Course - $200
COURSE CONTENT
For those jealous of watching youngsters blast around the bay and keen to get out on the water themselves, this is the course for you!
Adults relatively new to the sport of sailing will find this course well balanced with a mixture of familiar and new content, helping to cement theory and practice to build confidence.
You'll learn (or be refreshed on) the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation. Participants will find they gain the confidence and skillset required to tackle a sailing race and participate in club racing.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for you in this course, so all that we require you to bring along for going on the water is a wetsuit, poly props (in the colder months especially), booties (neoprene shoes or old trainers that can get wet), a hat, sun cream, togs and your can-do attitude!
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants are typically aged 18+ and should be confident around the water.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Adult Thursday (Weekly) Course - $300
Adult Sunday (Fortnightly) Course - $200
COURSE CONTENT
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ADULT WEEKDAY
LIMITED SPACES 11AM - 2PM THU 02nd May THU 09th May THU 16th May THU 23rd May THU 30th May THU 06th Jun |
ADULT FORTNIGHTLY (WEEKEND)
LIMITED SPACES 1PM - 4PM SUN 05th May SUN 19th May SUN 16th Jun SUN 30th Jun |
ADVANCED COURSES
PERFORMANCE SQUAD
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is the last step in the RCSF progression through to youth classes and is suitable for those sailors who are displaying competitive traits and who want to sail faster and smarter. Entrants into this squad should be racing at Bic gold fleet level or equivalent and nearing the transition into a youth class.
Sailors in the Performance Squad will display a strong passion for the sport, spending time on the water outside of the RCSF program and showing dedication and drive to excel in the sport of sailing.
Sailors may enter this squad in any class suitable in fulfilling the objectives of the program, although there is benefit to these sailors entering in classes recommended below;
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.
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.
In order to graduate from the Performance Squad, members will have spent between 3-6 months in their chosen youth class and display good sportsmanship on and off the water, as well as actively assist the development of younger sailors in the program. They must show initiative in their sailing schedules and take ownership of their season planning.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Performance Squad following participation in more than a full season in the RCSF Development Program or equivalent level. Sailors will usually be individually approached and offered a place in the Performance Squad.
COST
Registration fee O'pen Skiff (Bic) - $300
Registration fee Double Handed - $400 (Includes charter for 8 sessions)
COURSE CONTENT (May include)
This course is the last step in the RCSF progression through to youth classes and is suitable for those sailors who are displaying competitive traits and who want to sail faster and smarter. Entrants into this squad should be racing at Bic gold fleet level or equivalent and nearing the transition into a youth class.
Sailors in the Performance Squad will display a strong passion for the sport, spending time on the water outside of the RCSF program and showing dedication and drive to excel in the sport of sailing.
Sailors may enter this squad in any class suitable in fulfilling the objectives of the program, although there is benefit to these sailors entering in classes recommended below;
- O'pen Skiff (Bic)
- RS Feva (Contact us for more information)
- Laser 4.7/Radial (Contact us for more information)
- 420 (Contact us for more information)
- 29er
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.
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.
In order to graduate from the Performance Squad, members will have spent between 3-6 months in their chosen youth class and display good sportsmanship on and off the water, as well as actively assist the development of younger sailors in the program. They must show initiative in their sailing schedules and take ownership of their season planning.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Performance Squad following participation in more than a full season in the RCSF Development Program or equivalent level. Sailors will usually be individually approached and offered a place in the Performance Squad.
COST
Registration fee O'pen Skiff (Bic) - $300
Registration fee Double Handed - $400 (Includes charter for 8 sessions)
COURSE CONTENT (May include)
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DOUBLE HANDED
1:30PM - 5PM SAT 04th May SAT 11th May SAT 18th May SAT 25th May SAT 08th Jun SAT 15th Jun SAT 22nd Jun SAT 29th Jun |
O'PEN SKIFF (BIC)
9AM - 12PM TUE 30th April (4pm-7pm) SUN 05th May SUN 19th May SUN 26th May SUN 09th Jun SUN 16th Jun SUN 23rd Jun SUN 30th Jun |
what to bring
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Sailing clothing is dependent on seasonal conditions. For the first-time applicants, the MSC can provide life-jackets but not wetsuits.
Parental Involvement
For Learn to Sail and Development, it is both expected and required that parents/caregivers will participate in the day to day operation of on and off water support for each coaching session. Full training 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 reviewing findings from an initial interview or at the completion of Learn to Sail Level Two.
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 reviewing findings from an initial interview or at the completion of Learn to Sail Level Two.
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.