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Start Crewing – Women’s Only Sailing Course - May 2nd & 3rd 2026Join our female-only Start Crewing course, designed to build your skills and confidence on the water in a supportive and empowering environment. Thanks to the 'Sail our Way' program from Australian Sailing, this course is offered at a special discounted price of just $100 (normally $400) — that’s 75% off!
Led by female instructor Charlotte Armstrong, participants will learn the essential skills of crewing, including rigging, sail handling, safety, and basic on-water manoeuvres. Whether you’re completely new to sailing or looking to refresh your skills, this is the perfect way to get started alongside other women.
Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
This 12 hour course will run over 2 days on our well appointed Sailtrain boat, the 'SailTrain@DSS', and your instructor will be accredited Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor.
At the end of the course you will have completed the following sailing elements towards your sailing competencies:
Preparation for sailing
Boat and equipment - basic knowledge of sailing terms, identify parts of the boat, rigging and sailing and hosting and lowering sails
Ropework - knot tying and coiling ropes and basic knowledge of halyard, winches, clutches and cleats.
Skills and Techniques - understand the basic theory and principles of sailing, sail trim, wind awareness and tie up a boat
Safety and Emergencies - man overboard, use of safety equipment and hazards
Sailing Theory - awareness of basic rules
Course Prerequisites: Water confident.
Who should do this course?:
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.
Price:
$100 (special price - 75% off!)
REGISTER: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/derwentss/events/348595
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23 Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7005
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