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.
winter courses
learn to sail
LEarn to Sail LEVELS 1 - 3 - FULL
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is for the sailor that is keen enough to want to sail when the water temperature is dropping! For sailors that want to continue their sailing into the beginning of winter, this course will be all about keeping them on the water. They will sail a variety of boats with the emphasis on having fun. Participation in this will not necessarily move them to the next level for next season, but it will keep their love of sailing alive.
This time of the year the weather can be unreliable, cold and windy, so they need to be prepared for that.
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 must have completed an RCSF course of Level One, Two or Three.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $280
TIME & DATES
Saturday afternoons 12.30pm to 3pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
This course is for the sailor that is keen enough to want to sail when the water temperature is dropping! For sailors that want to continue their sailing into the beginning of winter, this course will be all about keeping them on the water. They will sail a variety of boats with the emphasis on having fun. Participation in this will not necessarily move them to the next level for next season, but it will keep their love of sailing alive.
This time of the year the weather can be unreliable, cold and windy, so they need to be prepared for that.
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 must have completed an RCSF course of Level One, Two or Three.
COST (INCLUDES BOAT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $280
TIME & DATES
Saturday afternoons 12.30pm to 3pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
learn to windsurf
ABOUT THE COURSE
In this course, participants will continue to focus on the fundamentals of how to windsurf, developing a sound understanding of these concepts in a safe, fun environment with experienced windsurfing instructors. The skills of planing, pumping and harness work will be developed for those continuing on from Level Two.
Equipment charter (board, fins, rig and sail) is included in the course fee however you are welcome to use your own gear if you prefer, we predominantly coach using Bic Techno boards and carry a range of sail sizes from 2.8m^2.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants should be aged 10+ and must have completed at least one Learn to Sail course.
COST (INCLUDES EQUIPMENT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $280
TIME & DATES
Saturday mornings 10am to 12.30pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
In this course, participants will continue to focus on the fundamentals of how to windsurf, developing a sound understanding of these concepts in a safe, fun environment with experienced windsurfing instructors. The skills of planing, pumping and harness work will be developed for those continuing on from Level Two.
Equipment charter (board, fins, rig and sail) is included in the course fee however you are welcome to use your own gear if you prefer, we predominantly coach using Bic Techno boards and carry a range of sail sizes from 2.8m^2.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants should be aged 10+ and must have completed at least one Learn to Sail course.
COST (INCLUDES EQUIPMENT CHARTER)
Registration fee - $280
TIME & DATES
Saturday mornings 10am to 12.30pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
development
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.
The expectation is that in between coaching sessions, sailors will train on the water without a coach. Creating this culture of sailors getting on the water together outside of scheduled coaching sessions requires more support from parents, and we believe that this is fundamental in keeping sailors in the sport.
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.
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
Standard Registration fee - $315
DATES
Sunday mornings 9.30am - 12pm
30th April - 18th June (excluding King's Birthday 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.
The expectation is that in between coaching sessions, sailors will train on the water without a coach. Creating this culture of sailors getting on the water together outside of scheduled coaching sessions requires more support from parents, and we believe that this is fundamental in keeping sailors in the sport.
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.
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
Standard Registration fee - $315
DATES
Sunday mornings 9.30am - 12pm
30th April - 18th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
starling
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.
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.
The expectation is that in between coaching sessions, sailors will train on the water without a coach. Creating this culture of sailors getting on the water together outside of scheduled coaching sessions requires more support from parents, and we believe that this is fundamental in keeping sailors in the sport.
Sailors entering this course will need to provide their own boat and equipment.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants will typically enter this course after outgrowing an O'pen Skiff. Or, alternatively, after completing another Development level course. Entrants should also be members of the Manly Sailing Club.
COST
Registration fee - $315
DATES & TIMES
Saturday mornings 9.30am to 12pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
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.
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.
The expectation is that in between coaching sessions, sailors will train on the water without a coach. Creating this culture of sailors getting on the water together outside of scheduled coaching sessions requires more support from parents, and we believe that this is fundamental in keeping sailors in the sport.
Sailors entering this course will need to provide their own boat and equipment.
PREREQUISITES
Entrants will typically enter this course after outgrowing an O'pen Skiff. Or, alternatively, after completing another Development level course. Entrants should also be members of the Manly Sailing Club.
COST
Registration fee - $315
DATES & TIMES
Saturday mornings 9.30am to 12pm
29th April - 17th June (excluding King's Birthday Weekend)
*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.