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.
2018 COURSES: TERM 4 (OCTOBER - DECEMBER)
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 will 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 Open Bic dinghy single-handed, under the supervision of one of our dedicated coaches, experiencing a sense of achievement they can be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket, helmet and spray top are all provided for use in this course.
We do ask participants to bring with them a wetsuit, beanie and poly prop longs (winter months especially), booties (neoprene shoes), a hat, sun cream, togs and a smile!
ENTRY CRITERIA
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 test.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $175 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $225 (Includes boat charter)
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 will 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 Open Bic dinghy single-handed, under the supervision of one of our dedicated coaches, experiencing a sense of achievement they can be proud of.
A boat, lifejacket, helmet and spray top are all provided for use in this course.
We do ask participants to bring with them a wetsuit, beanie and poly prop longs (winter months especially), booties (neoprene shoes), a hat, sun cream, togs and a smile!
ENTRY CRITERIA
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 test.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $175 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $225 (Includes boat charter)
SCHEDULE - 7 SESSIONS
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SATURDAY 9am-12pm
3rd Nov 10th Nov 17th Nov 24th Nov 1st Dec 8th Dec 15th Dec |
Saturday 1pm-4pm
3rd Nov 10th Nov 17th Nov 24th Nov 1st Dec 8th Dec 15th Dec |
SUNDAY 9am-12pm
4th Nov 11th Nov 18th Nov 25th Nov 2nd Dec 9th Dec 16th Dec |
COURSE CONTENT
- Water Safety, weather and hazards around the club
- Boat care and terminology
- Basic knots
- Capsizing
- Dry sailing simulations on land
- Getting your boat in and out of the water
- Tacking and gybing
- Points of sail 1 and getting out of irons
- Other classes of boat
- Protecting our beaches
- Rules of the sea basics
learn to sail 2
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is tailored towards those who have completed RCSF Learn to Sail 1 and are keen to increase their knowledge and sailing skillset.
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 2 sailors will experience other types of boats which will introduce them to sailing with crew and they will also be covering the basics of how to race in sailing.
The course fee covers boat charter and helmet use for the duration of the 9 sessions.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter this course following the RCSF Learn to Sail 1 course.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $225 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 24th September: $275 (Includes boat charter)
This course is tailored towards those who have completed RCSF Learn to Sail 1 and are keen to increase their knowledge and sailing skillset.
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 2 sailors will experience other types of boats which will introduce them to sailing with crew and they will also be covering the basics of how to race in sailing.
The course fee covers boat charter and helmet use for the duration of the 9 sessions.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter this course following the RCSF Learn to Sail 1 course.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $225 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 24th September: $275 (Includes boat charter)
SCHEDULE- 9 SESSIONS
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TUESDAY 4pm-6:30pm
16th Oct 23rd Oct 30th Oct 6th Nov 13th Nov 20th Nov 27th Nov 4th Dec 11th Dec |
WEDNESDAY 4pm-6:30pm
17th Oct 24th Oct 31st Oct 7th Nov 14th Nov 21st Nov 28th Nov 5th Dec 12th Dec |
COURSE CONTENT
- More sailing terms
- Safety intermediate and importance of fitness
- Knots intermediate
- Reading the wind
- Balance essentials
- Points of sail – advanced
- Launching and retrieving tips
- Tacking technique and the art of gybing
- Backwards sailing
- Boat handling
- Rules and definitions intermediate
- Protecting our environment
- Double handed classes and windsurfing
Development program
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed both stages in the RCSF Learn to Sail Program and want to further their experience, mastering junior sailing in either the Open Bic or Laser 4.7.
This is also the right course for sailors who have completed RCSF Level 3 who can (re)enter the Development Program in the second level equivalent (Bic or 4.7/Radial) for more advanced sailing tuition.
There exists an opportunity for those more experienced sailors (who have completed at least a term in a single handed Development course or equivalent) to enter this program in a double handed class.
Sailors will be showing competence around the course and increased confidence on the water, regularly taking part in club racing and travelling to local regattas. Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills.
Participant’s may enter this course in either;
Please be mindful that although we will make every attempt to accommodate your sailors’ 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.
*26th October is a Friday, to make up for Monday 22nd Oct being a public holiday
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Development Program following the RCSF Learn to Sail 2 program.
It is strongly encouraged that sailors at this stage become 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
Early Bird registration fee: $270
Registration fee after 24th September: $320
Limited boat charters for use in this course are available at an additional cost. $135 (9 sessions)
The Development Program is suitable for those who have successfully completed both stages in the RCSF Learn to Sail Program and want to further their experience, mastering junior sailing in either the Open Bic or Laser 4.7.
This is also the right course for sailors who have completed RCSF Level 3 who can (re)enter the Development Program in the second level equivalent (Bic or 4.7/Radial) for more advanced sailing tuition.
There exists an opportunity for those more experienced sailors (who have completed at least a term in a single handed Development course or equivalent) to enter this program in a double handed class.
Sailors will be showing competence around the course and increased confidence on the water, regularly taking part in club racing and travelling to local regattas. Although some sailors will develop competitive streaks, there will still be a large focus on enjoyment and non-conventional activities and drills.
Participant’s may enter this course in either;
- Single-handed Open Bic (Level 1 or Level 2)
- Single-handed Laser 4.7/Radial (Level 1 or Level 2)
- Double-handed Dinghy (Development Level 2 sailors and above)
Please be mindful that although we will make every attempt to accommodate your sailors’ 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.
*26th October is a Friday, to make up for Monday 22nd Oct being a public holiday
ENTRY CRITERIA
Entrants typically enter the Development Program following the RCSF Learn to Sail 2 program.
It is strongly encouraged that sailors at this stage become 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
Early Bird registration fee: $270
Registration fee after 24th September: $320
Limited boat charters for use in this course are available at an additional cost. $135 (9 sessions)
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE - 9 SESSIONS
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Bic Level 1
MON 4pm-6:30pm 15th Oct 26th Oct* 29th Oct 5th Nov 12th Nov 19th Nov 26th Nov 3rd Dec 10th Dec |
Laser Level 1
TUE 4pm-6:30pm CHARTERS FULL 16th Oct 23rd Oct 30th Oct 6th Nov 13th Nov 20th Nov 27th Nov 4th Dec 11th Dec |
Laser Level 2
WED 4pm-6:30pm 17th Oct 24th Oct 31st Oct 7th Nov 14th Nov 21st Nov 28th Nov 5th Dec 12th Dec |
Double Handed
WED 4pm-6:30pm 17th Oct 24th Oct 31st Oct 7th Nov 14th Nov 21st Nov 28th Nov 5th Dec 12th Dec |
Bic Level 2
THU 4pm-6:30pm 18th Oct 25th Oct 1st Nov 8th Nov 15th Nov 22nd Nov 29th Nov 6th Dec 13th Dec |
COURSE CONTENT
- Long distance sailing
- The secrets to starting
- Tides and currents
- Steering the boat with heel and sail trim
- Marine conservation 1
- Learn how to read and understand the forecast and what this means for your race
- Correct boat set up for varying conditions
- Preparing yourself for a regatta
- Roll tacks and roll gybes
- Racing rules and an introduction to racing tactics
- Racing smarter
- Getting your boat balanced and fast
- How wind, water and weight affect your boat
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 will 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 the RCSF Development Program, or by successfully completing the RCSF Level 3 program.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $315
Registration fee after 24th September: $365
Limited boat charters for use in this course are available at an additional cost. $135 (9 sessions)
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;
- Open Bic
- RS Feva
- Laser 4.7/Radial
- 420
- 29er
Sailors in the performance squad will 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 the RCSF Development Program, or by successfully completing the RCSF Level 3 program.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $315
Registration fee after 24th September: $365
Limited boat charters for use in this course are available at an additional cost. $135 (9 sessions)
PERFORMANCE SQUAD SCHEDULE - 9 SESSIONS
THU 4pm-6:30pm
18th Oct
25th Oct
1st Nov
8th Nov
15th Nov
22nd Nov
29th Nov
6th Dec
13th Dec
THU 4pm-6:30pm
18th Oct
25th Oct
1st Nov
8th Nov
15th Nov
22nd Nov
29th Nov
6th Dec
13th Dec
COURSE CONTENT
- How to self-coach
- Goal setting and mental preparation
- Fitness and nutrition
- Downwind technique - pumping, steering, rule 42, and kinetics
- Upwind technique - kinetics and sail/rudder trim
- Using the wind and current to your advantage
- Consistent starting success
- Advanced racing tactics
- Regatta coach support
- Marine conservation 2
- How to win a regatta
- Teamwork and sportsmanship
- The art of foiling
- Course management and planning ahead
- Sailing through a fleet
- Advanced racing rules of sailing and situations
- Trapezing
youth Sailing
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is the perfect sailing course if your enthusiastic teen has had little or no previous sailing experience and is interested in trying something new, or wants to continue on with their development in sailing.
Participants will 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 a Laser 4.7 dinghy single-handed, 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
Early Bird registration fee: $210 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $260 (Includes boat charter)
This is the perfect sailing course if your enthusiastic teen has had little or no previous sailing experience and is interested in trying something new, or wants to continue on with their development in sailing.
Participants will 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 a Laser 4.7 dinghy single-handed, 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
Early Bird registration fee: $210 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $260 (Includes boat charter)
YOUTH SAILING SCHEDULE - 7 SESSIONS
SATURDAY 1pm-4pm
3rd Nov
10th Nov
17th Nov
24th Nov
1st Dec
8th Dec
15th Dec
SATURDAY 1pm-4pm
3rd Nov
10th Nov
17th Nov
24th Nov
1st Dec
8th Dec
15th Dec
COURSE CONTENT
- Water Safety, weather and hazards around the club
- Boat care
- Basic knots
- Getting to know your boat
- Capsizing
- Dry sailing simulations on land
- Getting your boat in and out of the water
- Tacking and gybing
- Points of sail 2 and getting out of irons
- Other classes of boat
- Protecting our beaches
- Rules and definitions intermediate
- Sailing Laser 4.7, Flying 11, Feva, Hobie
adult learn to sail
ABOUT THE COURSE
If you are getting extremely jealous of watching your youngster blast around the bay and want to give it a go yourself, then this is the course for you! With little or no previous sailing experience our team of coaches will get you out and sailing in no time!
Participants will learn the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation.
You will be taught the necessary skills to sail a Laser 4.7, Hobie and RS Feva around a course, under the supervision of one of our awesome coaches, and complete this course competent enough to go on to participate in club racing.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for you 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 over the age of 17 years and should be confident around the water.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $300 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $350 (Includes boat charter)
If you are getting extremely jealous of watching your youngster blast around the bay and want to give it a go yourself, then this is the course for you! With little or no previous sailing experience our team of coaches will get you out and sailing in no time!
Participants will learn the basics of sailing through fun, adventure and teamwork in a safe environment, forming a solid sailing foundation.
You will be taught the necessary skills to sail a Laser 4.7, Hobie and RS Feva around a course, under the supervision of one of our awesome coaches, and complete this course competent enough to go on to participate in club racing.
A boat, lifejacket and helmet are all provided for you 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 over the age of 17 years and should be confident around the water.
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $300 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 15th October: $350 (Includes boat charter)
ADULT LTS SCHEDULE - 6 SESSIONS
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ADULT A SUNDAY 9am-12pm
4th Nov 11th Nov 18th Nov 25th Nov 2nd Dec 9th Dec |
ADULT B WEDNESDAY 11am-2pm
7th Nov 14th Nov 21st Nov 28th Nov 5th Dec 12th Dec |
COURSE CONTENT
- Water Safety, weather and hazards around the club
- Boat care
- Basic knots
- Sailing terminology
- Capsizing
- Dry sailing simulations on land
- Getting your boat in and out of the water
- Tacking and gybing
- Points of sail 2 and getting out of irons
- Other classes of boat
- Rules and definitions intermediate
- Sailing Laser 4.7, Feva, Hobie
GIRLS SAILING
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is arguably the best course of the lot, because it’s just for girls! It’s a chance for the girls to socialise, have some fun, try out new boats and for the older among the group to mentor some of the younger ones.
In the last Girls Only course we had Olympians Barbara Kendall and Molly Meech each attend and give a great insight into the world of sailing from a girls perspective, including extra tips and tricks from their wealth of knowledge!
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $75 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 26th October: $100 (Includes boat charter)
This is arguably the best course of the lot, because it’s just for girls! It’s a chance for the girls to socialise, have some fun, try out new boats and for the older among the group to mentor some of the younger ones.
In the last Girls Only course we had Olympians Barbara Kendall and Molly Meech each attend and give a great insight into the world of sailing from a girls perspective, including extra tips and tricks from their wealth of knowledge!
COST
Early Bird registration fee: $75 (Includes boat charter)
Registration fee after 26th October: $100 (Includes boat charter)
GIRLS SAILING SCHEDULE - 3 SESSIONS
FRIDAY 4pm-6:30pm
2nd Nov
16th Nov
7th Dec
FRIDAY 4pm-6:30pm
2nd Nov
16th Nov
7th Dec
COURSE CONTENT
- Girls only!
- Build on sailing skills and enjoyment
- Teamwork
- Try new classes
- Top Olympic Female coach appearances
- Feva, Hobie, Flying 11, Windsurfing and more!
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.