Dinghy
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Dinghy Program |
Sailing monohull and multihull dinghy is an exhilarating experience that many teenagers and adults are keen to try. This program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing for participants of all ages.
The lower level courses focus on the essential skills needed to sail a dinghy. More advanced skills and techniques are gradually introduced as students progress through the syllabus. By completing the higher level courses participants will be ready to start racing at their local sailing club. This course and syllabus structure will promote Centre participation retantion and allow attendees to learn through a consitent and effective approach.
Note: for children aged 7-12 , there is a Dinghy Program called "Tackers" which has been specifically modified to suit the skill development of this age group. For more information on Tackers click HERE.
Dinghy Courses
| Dinghy Experience | This course is an introductory course to experience what dinghy sailing is about. | Find a Dinghy Experience Course |
| Start Sailing Intro | This course focuses on teaching introductory skills of sailing and introduces partcipants to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment. | Find a Start Sailing Intro Course |
| Start Sailing 1 | This course is designed to introduce the fundamental skills and theory notions of dinghy sailing and to increase participant confidence on the boat. | Find a Start Sailing 1 Course |
| Start Sailing 2 | This course further develops all of the fundamental dinghy sailing skills and equips participants to sail a dinghy on their own. | Find a Start Sailing 2 Course |
| Better Sailing | This course teaches how to effectively sail in stronger winds and introduces the thrill of trapezing and spinnakers. | Find a Better Sailing Course |
| Start Racing | This course focuses on the basics of racing enabling participants to experience the fun and challenge of competition at local clubs. | Find a Start Racing Course |
| Better Racing | This course improves participant performance to compete at a higher level through a greater understanding of tactics, wind patterns and boat tuning techniques. | Find a Better Racing Course |
Become an Accredited Tackers Centre
Centres that are interested in becoming accredited Dinghy Centres simply need to:
- Vist our Discover Sailing Centres page to understand the benefits of being a Centre and our Terms & Conditions.
- Contact our Australian Sailing regional staff that will provide in detail information and assistance throughout the accreditation process.
Dinghy Instructors
Australian Sailing Dinghy courses can only be delivered by Dinghy Instructors (can run till Better Sailing), Dinghy Assistant Instructors (supervised by Dinghy Instructors) and Dinghy Racing Instructors (can run all courses). To learn more and obtain these qualifications:
- Click HERE to find more information about instructing.
- Click HERE to find a Dinghy Assistant Instructor course.
- Click HERE to find a Dinghy Instructor course.
- Apply HERE to become a Dinghy Racing Instructor.