Learn to sail

Learn to Sail

We are presently unable to use our Lindisfarne site. During the 2024-25 summer our sailing activities (including learn to sail) were conducted by Bellerive Yacht Club. We anticipate this will continue for the 2025-26 summer.

At this stage we expect that Bellerive Yacht Club will conduct kids learn to sail courses, and there is the possibility of conducting teenage/adult dinghy courses as well. The exact courses to be hosted are yet to be finalised. If you’re interested, please fill in our expression of interest form. We will contact you once the sailing season gets nearer and it’s clear what courses will be offered.

The information below was for the 2024-25 season. Prices will change for the 2025-26 season. Course participants must be able to swim.

Kids Learn to Sail (2024-25 season)

This course will be starting on 17th November 2024 and will run for 10 weeks on Sunday mornings mornings at Bellerive Yacht Club. The final session will be on 9th February 2025, noting there will be some gaps due to holidays.

We will be using our fleet of 10 Opti sailing dinghies which are perfect for kids to be introduced to sailing. The course is aimed at Primary School aged children in grades 3 to 6. If you are water confident, can swim and enjoy a bit of adventure then this may be your perfect activity! Participants will be two to a boat and a PFD (personal flotation device) is provided for all participants.

BYC and LSC are Australian Sailing affiliated clubs and cost for the course covers membership for the duration of the course. Whilst on the water, Australian Sailing provides personal injury insurance for participants.

Total cost for the 10 week course starting 10th November:

$280 for one child
$420 for 2 or more children from same family

A 50% concession for low-income families (health care card holder).