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Keelboat Courses
Overview
At Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, aspiring sailors have the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating journey into keelboat sailing through two essential Australian Sailing courses: the “Start Crewing and Helming Course” and the “Start Skippering Course.” The former is perfect for beginners, offering a solid foundation in the fundamentals of keelboat sailing, covering boat handling, safety, and sailing theory. As participants progress, the “Start Skippering Course” provides an intermediate level of expertise, allowing sailors to take on a leadership role. At RQYS, we use either the Elliott 6’s or a FarEast28R for our keelboat courses. These courses are more than just educational experiences; they serve as gateways to exciting possibilities. Graduates can explore competitive racing in WAGS (Wednesday Racing at RQYS) or embark on unforgettable cruising adventures aboard keelboats. Whether you’re a novice or looking to elevate your skills, RQYS provides the perfect platform to set sail into the world of keelboat sailing.
Start Crewing & Helming (16+ yrs)
This beginner course explores fundamental skills for small keelboat sailing, covering boat handling, safety, sailing theory, and weather. Emphasising crewing and helming, it enhances proficiency in these areas.
Each day runs from 9 am – 4 pm with a break for lunch. You have options to bring your own lunch or we have a cafe on site. Bringing sun safe clothes, a hat, water bottle and enclosed shoes are a must! We provide life jackets, but being water confident for this course is essential. Successful participants gain your Australian Sailing Start Crewing completion certificate & Start Helming certificate on completion of the course.
COST: (4-Days) $470
Start Skippering (16+ yrs)
This program enhances sailing proficiency and safety awareness, empowering independent navigation in calm waters. Tailored for those who completed ‘Start Crewing & Helming’ or gained equivalent expertise.
Each day runs from 9 am – 4 pm with a break for lunch. You have options to bring your own lunch or we have a cafe on site. Bringing sun safe clothes, a hat, water bottle and enclosed shoes are a must! We provide life jackets, but being water confident for this course is essential. Successful participants gain your Australian Sailing Start Skippering certificate on completion of the course.
COST: (2-Days) $260
Upcoming Courses
If these dates are booked out or don’t suit you, please register your interest on our waitlist HERE