Introduction to Yachting Course
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the wonderful world of sailing. Held over 3 days and two nights, while sailing around the glorious Whitsunday Islands. The course is designed to introduce a beginner to the world of sailing and is certified IYT course.
The course duration is 3 days and 2 nights liveaboard either Eureka II or Starlight with departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Course Content
- An free pre-course online training component completed by the student before arriving
- Starts with a crew induction regarding all the safety equipment and how to use it correctly
- Nautical terms, the parts of the vessel and how the rig and sails are operated
- Pre-departure checks/mooring line handling and vessel departure techniques
- Correct anchoring procedures including mooring handling
- Safety drills such as Man Overboard
- Helming, basic sail setting
- Introduction to the nautical chart
What’s Included
- Tuition
- Course Notes
- Log Book
- All Meals
- Linen
- Snorkelling equipment
- Accommodation onboard
Eureka II courses start 9:00am Mondays and finishes 4:00pm on Wednesday and again on Thursdays at 09:00am and finishes at 4:00pm on Saturday
Starlight courses start 9:00am Wednesday and finishes 4:00pm on Friday and again on Saturday at 09:00am and finishes at 4:00pm on Monday
- Eureka II/Starlight – Single Berth – $899
- Starlight – Private Double Cabin (Max 2 Persons) – $1,798
- Starlight – Stateroom Cabin (Max 2 Persons) – $1,998
Bookings
Principal Mal Robertson
0427 076 400
malcom.robertson@bigpond.com