Australian Sailing - Dinghy: Discover Sailing Experience
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
OUR LARGS LEGENDS SAILING PROGRAM
At Largs Bay Sailing Club we are family focused, professional and use highly qualified instructors to help our juniors to step out of their comfort zone in a safe environment, gain self-confidence and most of all... have fun while learning to sail.
There is no better way to come for a sail in a pacer, then with one of our instructors and learn about the parts of the boat, safety on and off the water and build sailing confidence.
Our Saturday Morning Program runs over 14 weeks, including 2 Terms.
Term 1: October 24th 2026 to 5th Dec 2026 Term 2: 30th January 2027 to 20th March 2027 (excluding 6th March for LWE)
NOTE: Sports vouchers must be attached at the time of registration to be accepted. Any late forms will not be accepted.
Our Largs Legends program is a unique opportunity to expand your child's knowledge, self confidence and skilsl in a fun and supportive environment.
The Largs Bay Sailing club program for Largs Legends focuses on:
Game-based activities on and off the water
Keeping it fun and light hearted to open their minds to the adventurous side of sailing, while learning water safety and unique skills.
Non-competitive and social focus
During our Largs Legends program there are no competitions, we want to focus on the sport, while we support and guide them each individually.
Building resilience, independence and confidence
Personal growth is invaluable to any child, which you will get to see as they progress.
Getting out on the ocean with our experienced instructors in a boat (pacer)
Fun, Fun, Fun... is what every student says! Out on the water, learning techniques, and watching other students progress through the stages.
If your child chooses to move into our Tackers program after completeing Little Sailors, our instructors will help you navigate the best path forward to help ensure not only success, but long lasting friendships and memories.
Click here to view our Tackers program. Below is a diagram of our sailing pathways.
School Sports Vouchers accepted, please use discount code ORS_SV1(for $100 off) or ORS_SV2 (for $200 off), and attach it to your registration. Click on the link to learn more and access the form to fill out...SPORT VOUCHER
NOTE: Sports vouchers must be attached at the time of registration to be accepted. Any late forms will not be accepted.
ALGAL BLOOM
Largs Bay Sailing Club will follow the governments guidance on the current Algal Bloom situation, and how it relates to our activities. Participants are reminded that the decision to participate rests solely with the participant and/or their parents. While reasonable precautions will be made, Largs Bay Sailing Club can not be held responsible for any health effects as a result of the algae exposure.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact us on training2largsbaysc@gmail.com or Peta on 0416 278 812.
Experience Overview
This course is for participants keen to experience what dinghy sailing is about.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.
Course Outcome
Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.
We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.