Training Programs

The training programs at Greenwich Sailing Club are designed to assist you to join our racing fleet and improve your skills. For people who are confident in the water, the best way to join the racing is to get a crew spot if one is available. If there are no crew spots, the Novice Training teaches sailing skills and provides practical experience for beginner sailors. As you become more skilled, you can then join the Novice Racing fleet as a skipper. For our experienced sailors, there is a Race Coaching program to improve the skills and competition of our fleets.

Novice Training

Greenwich Sailing Club is offering a limited number of children the chance to join a special learn-to-sail program. Children must be over 8 years old and able to swim 50 metres. The program includes:

• Introduction-to-sailing sessions over 3 weekends: Sunday 12th, 19th and 26th September 2010
• Intense training by qualified instructors over 3 days in the school holidays: Wednesday 29th September, Thursday 30th September and Friday 1st October 9.30am to 4pm
• One year membership of the club
• On-going coaching and supervision by club members during the remainder of sailing season: Sundays, through to April 2011
• Boat hire for the 2010-2011 sailing season

Frequently asked questions about Novice Training

• Cost of the learn-to-sail program? Introductory sessions-$30 non-refundable. Remainder of program -$420.
• How do I attend the Novice Training? You should email gsc-training@gsc.org.au or call the club on 9436 2378.
• What should I wear? A wetsuit, foot protection, hat, sun glasses and plenty of sunscreen.
• What is the level of parental involvement? Parents are required to assist in the Novice programs, this involves helping to rig and launch the boats and assist on the support boats.

Novice Racing

The Novice Racing program runs on Sunday afternoon with our regular fleets. The Novice race is run on a smaller course and one of the support boats closely monitors the fleet for safety and to provide coaching assistance.

Race Coaching

The club employs an experienced sailor and instructor to provide race coaching to all fleets. There are several coaching days throughout the season that provide structured coaching in the finer points of racing. They generally start with classroom instruction followed by on the water drills and coaching tips during the race. These sessions are open to all racing members of the club.

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