Course

The Learn to Sail Course will run on 6 x Saturday mornings from 9am to 12:00pm as per the dates on the attached schedule, please note in the event of bad weather theory lessons may tkae place or postponeing at the descretion of the WWSC.

We run learn to Sail Classes separate to the Australian Sailing (AS) affiliated programs given our small club size.

Payment

Please note payment is due before the 30 September 2024 the cost will be $100 per participant.

Supervision

Registering requires that you must be able to swim competently and be a minimum of 8 yrs old. If you are under 18 yrs old you must also be accompanied by an adult for supervision purposes.  The supervising adult will be encouraged to participate in one of the six lessons. Your assistance in taking dinghies to and from the clubhouse to the launching place would also be appreciated.

Personal Floatation Device (PFD) & Clothing

All participants are required to use a PFD, which should fit correctly as per the manufacturer’s instructions and standards. Please bring your own if you have one, however our club does have some to borrow if needed.

PFD’s can normally be purchased at any leisure store as well as other specialty type boating stores.

In addition to the above, you must also bring a hat, plenty of sun cream, a towel and closed non-slip shoes (either boat shoes/runners/trainers/wetsuit booties) which are essential.

Participants are also requested to bring warm clothing, as at times it can get quite cold on the water. A spray jacket, over a fleece, over a rash vest, would be the ideal combination to ensure you remain warm. Keep in mind that a spare change of warm clothes for after sailing plus a very big plastic bag for wet clothes is a good idea! Also, bring a wetsuit if you own one, especially for the cooler days.

Items that are recommended but not essential; sailing gloves, sunglasses (and laynard), a drink bottle, snacks should you get hungry. Please make sure all valuables are left at home, however extra gear and bags may be kept in the Sailing Club whilst you are out on the water.

Parking

Please be aware that car parking at WWSC can become quite congested when members are arriving with there boats prior to the days racing. Parking in the top two bays above Bosley Park is encouraged, however members often park as per the attached image below, please be aware of other lake users especially when crossing the bike paths in vehicles.