START SAILING 1 PROGRAM
Sunday 8th February to March 29th 2026
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 person, including all equipment & welcome pack. 
BYRA Sailing members 20% Discount $416 per person - use discount code BYRALTS

Want to be a BYRA Member? Click here to learn about our superb value memberships.

We benefit from a safe, sheltered and shallow area perfect for those just beginning their sailing journey.

Our beginner's learn-to-sail course is designed for adults of all ages. If this is your first time sailing, no problem; this is the course for you!
We understand that each individual has a unique learning style and pace, and our lessons are designed to accommodate that. They're informative and fun and personalized to your goals, whether you're sailing for fun or aiming to race one day.

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.