LARGS BAY SAILING CLUB OPTIMIST GREEN FLEET

Our Green Fleet program is a higher level of sailing education and experience for those students who have completed their Tackers programs. Our weekly sessions are designed to upskill our juniors with their friends, helping them progress together. 

Trained by our highly experienced and qualified instructors, we encorporate: 

• A detailed and structured learning course
• A gentle and safe approach. Meaning no students are pushed past their individual skill and confidence level. 
• Building long lasting friendships 
• Parent involvement. Help with loading, unloading boats etc. Students watching parents work collectively sets a good example for them. 
• Club Opti boats available until students and partents decide to purchase their own. 

Our Saturday Morning Program runs over 16 weeks, including 2 Terms.

Term 1: October 18th 2025 to 6th December 2025 
Term 2: 31st January 2026 to 28th March 2026 
(excluding 7th March LWE)

Age: Dependent on skill level and confidence. Discuss with your instructor. 

The total cost for this course is $220 (sports vouchers accepted)

(Please note: Green fleet participants must also have a Largs Bay Sailing Club membership - details below)

Spots on our Green Fleet program are limited so that we can provide a high level of support. Each child progresses at their own pace with no pressure to go outside of their limits. We focus on building a solid foundation and understanding of sailing rules, etiquette, and skills, which builds their self confidence and pride in a supported environment. 

This is a self paced program. Those sailors wanting to compete will have great opportunities during this program, some include: 

• Frost Bite Regatta
• Spring Clinic
• Girls Clinic
• National Championships, and more. 

If sailors choose to continue to progress, we have ourIntermediate Fleet that focuses more heavily on racing. Our team of coaches can work with your child to help them attain their goals and aspirations within the sport of sailing. 

CLUB REQUIREMENTS 

Must be a Largs Bay Sailing Club Member to participate in Optimist Green Fleet Program - https://www.largsbaysailingclub.org.au/lbsc-membership/ 

You will need your Australian Sailing Number to renew membership https://www.sailing.org.au/member-finder/

School Sports Vouchers accepted please use discount code SportsVoucher100 and bring the completed voucher to the registration desk or email it to training2largsbaysc@gmail.com. Click here for more information: SPORTS VOUCHER 2025

Program Focus:

Following the structure and instruction in learn-to-sail programs. Green Fleet is an introduction to coaching and learning to train.

Green Fleet promotes practicing the fundamental skills of sailing, introduces some foundation race skills through training activities in an environment that is enjoyable, without a competition focus.

During the Program sailors are encouraged to take part in freesail activity, and to trial a variety of boats, boards, and other club related activity through age appropriate design.