Registration for this course closes at Sun 12 Oct 2025 18:00.
START SAILING 1 PROGRAM Sunday 19th October to December 7th 2025 9am - 12pm Sailing Lesson.
This course includes 8 sessions of 3 hours on the water learn to sail training. We provide boats, instructors, insurance, safety gear, safety boats, AS membership, course logbooks. Our courses and instructors are Australian Sailing accredited. BYRA is an accredited Australian Sailing Discovery Centre.
Non-members $520 per child, including all equipment & welcome pack. BYRA members 20% discount $416 per child - use discount code BYRALTS
Our program is designed for maximum fun while kids discover a love of sailing and being on the water. After your class, enjoy BYRA's range of aquatic fun, such as SUPs, kayaks, Lilypad and more.
CONVENIENT | Enjoy a no-stress Sunday!
Help out with the boats and watch your kids from our deck over the water. Easy to park. No need to fight traffic.
SAFE | BYRA is the ultimate learn-to-sail venue
We benefit from a safe, sheltered and shallow area perfect for those just beginning their sailing journey.
GREAT VALUE
Includes all equipment and welcome pack. No need to buy a boat to try sailing - it's all included at BYRA.
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Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.
We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.