START SAILING 1 & 2 – COMBINED LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM

Sundays | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
8 structured sailing sessions | 24 hours of instruction

TWO COURSES. ONE REGISTRATION. GREAT VALUE.

Ready to learn to sail?

BYRA’s combined Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2 Program gives new sailors the opportunity to complete both stages in one comprehensive Learn to Sail program.

Rather than registering and paying separately for two courses, participants receive Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2 as one combined program for $520 — providing excellent value while allowing participants to continue developing their skills over the sailing season.

No previous sailing experience is required.

YOUR COURSE JOURNEY

START SAILING 1
Sunday 11 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
4 Sundays | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn the fundamentals of sailing and develop the essential skills needed to begin sailing with confidence.

PRACTICE WEEK – SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2026

There is no formal lesson on this Sunday; however, participants are highly encouraged to get out on the water and practise their newly learned skills.

This dedicated practice week gives you an opportunity to consolidate the skills learned during Start Sailing 1, enjoy additional time on the water and build confidence before progressing to the next stage.

START SAILING 2
Sunday 15 November – Sunday 6 December 2026
4 Sundays | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Now it’s time to build on what you’ve learned.

Start Sailing 2 develops the skills introduced in Start Sailing 1, helping participants improve their boat handling, sailing ability, confidence and independence on the water.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE – BOTH COURSES INCLUDED

Non-members – $520 per person

Your registration includes the complete Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2 program — eight structured sessions and 24 hours of sailing instruction.

By combining both courses into one program, participants benefit from a continuous learning pathway while making a considerable saving compared with enrolling in Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2 separately.

BYRA Sailing Members – $416 per person

BYRA Sailing Members receive a further 20% discount.

Use discount code BYRALTS when registering.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS INCLUDED

Your course fee includes:

• Start Sailing 1 & Start Sailing 2
• 8 x 3-hour structured sailing sessions
• 24 hours of practical sailing instruction
• Use of BYRA sailing boats
• Australian Sailing accredited instructors
• Safety boats and on-water support
• Sailing and safety equipment
• Insurance
• Australian Sailing registration
• Course resources and logbook
• BYRA welcome pack

BYRA is an Australian Sailing accredited Discover Sailing Centre, and our Start Sailing courses are delivered by Australian Sailing accredited instructors.

CONTINUE YOUR SAILING JOURNEY

By the end of the program, participants have progressed through both Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2 and are ready to continue developing their skills and enjoying more time on the water.

Whether your goal is recreational sailing, joining in club sailing or eventually trying racing, this program provides a great foundation.

One registration. Two courses. Eight structured sessions. 24 hours of instruction — all for $520.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Scroll to the top of the page and click the Register button next to the course details to secure your place

Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.

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 And Start Sailing 2 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.