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| SAILING SCHOOL We offer sailing courses in a safe and fun environment. Learn the art of sailing at Docklands, Sorrento or Paynesville Comprehensive course materials are provided, including Log Book, Recreational Boating Handbook and the DVD Boat Smart from the Start Maximum 5 students per course SKIPPER CERTIFICATE COURSE - $595 The two day course gives you a comprehensive syllabus and enough time to 'lock in' all you learn. It suits anyone who intends to charter a yacht in Australia or overseas and newcomers to sailing from beginners age 10 who want to buy a boat or cruise or race on someone else's It also suits experienced sailors who want structured training in the aspects of sailing that can be missed when learning only from experience, like an experienced golfer going to a pro for a few lessons and it is surprising what can be learnt The theory component takes about 5 hours and is conducted on board. The other 3 hours of Day 1 and all of Day 2 are applied to practical sailing The course give you confidence on the water and includes knowledge of all sea terms, sail handling, rope work, fire precautions, personal safety, man overboard, flares, rules of the road, meteorology, helmsmanship, engines, plus docking, anchoring, tides and currents, basic navigation and radio Learn skills that will enable you to join a race crew with confidence and to skipper your own charter yacht any where in the world. Achieving one of these certificates entitles you to a discount from Riviera Nautic on the Gippsland Lakes and Whitsunday Rent-a-Yacht so you can practise your skills A light lunch is included on Day One and we usually go ashore for lunch on Day Two LADIES COURSES The courses is suitable for ladies. Learn to sail without getting yelled at, practise man overboard so you can go back to pick him up. Bring along your friends for a girls weekend of fun and enlightenment! |
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| Once you have completed the course you can get a 10% discount from Whitsunday Rent-A-Yacht and Riviera Nautic at Metung by mentioning our name |
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5 September 2010
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