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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
RQYS Sailing Academy
2015/16 Course handbook
578 Royal Esplanade
Manly, Queensland, 4179
Tel: 07 3396 8666
www.rqys.com.au
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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
One of Australia’s premier yacht clubs overlooking the Manly Boat Harbour, the
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is proud of its long history which stretches
back over 130 years and still to this day is “the place” for boaties to meet,
compete and socialise.
The Squadron has evolved into a multi-faceted organisation and members, some
third and fourth generation families, enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities,
both on and off the water.
If you want to get into boating, be it power or sail, recreational or competitive – it’s
all here.
Some of the best facilities in the world are on offer at the Squadron, in an ideal
location, for boaties who need a berth, want to sail competitively, or just need
somewhere to store of launched their boat for cruising, fishing trip on the bay or
further afield.
While you’re on shore there are wide open spaces, grassed areas, the club house
with the Squadron Restaurant and the Boardwalk Cafe.
Sailing – the Squadron offers a comprehensive range of sailing related activities.
Children and adults alike are taught to sail in a fun, safe, supervised
environment and further development raining for sailors who want to race
competitively is offered. Other courses are also available to enhance your boating
education.
The Sailing Academy Team
Brady Lowe - Club Coach & Sailing Academy Management
Rebecca Ellem – Sailing Academy Administration
Thea Bradford – Tackers Co-ordinator
Tel: 07 3396 8666 for enquiries
Sailing Academy hours: Monday – Sunday 8 am to 4 pm
Please Note:
RQYS reserves the right to cancel courses at any time for any reason
RQYS reserves the right to change course fees at any time
Courses and bookings are not confirmed until full payment is received
All prices quoted include GST
Credit Cards will incur an extra surcharge (1.25% Visa/Mastercard & 2% AMEX/Diners)
Why it’s important to:
Book your classes in advance:
To ensure we have enough Instructors rostered on to manage the courses we
need all bookings to be made in advance. Without knowing how many students
are due to arrive for classes, we have no idea how many Instructors to arrange.
Our Instructors are both paid and volunteer, however like anyone; they need to
be arranged prior to a course.
Pay for your classes before the start date:
Because we are a yacht and sailing club which conducts Saturday and at times,
Sunday racing, it’s extremely important that you pay for your courses in
advance. This will ensure you are not caught up with those trying to register for
club racing. Also, bookings are not confirmed until payment has been received.
Advise us of any medical conditions:
Sailing is a sport where anyone and everyone can be involved. However, if you
or your child has a medical condition we should be aware of, that may hinder
your/their sailing ability, we need to know about it. Please ensure you are
upfront with medical conditions so our Instructors can be briefed prior to going
onto the water. Squadron Management, Instructors and Volunteers are
respectful of privacy.
What to bring: Sun protective clothing Generally students bring UV shirts, a hat, closed in shoes (with white
soles), and sunscreen.
A water bottle & lunch
The Boardwalk Café & Restaurant & Bar is not open on Mondays and
Tuesdays
The Adult Courses
Start Sailing: Crewing & Helming
This course follows the ‘Start Crewing & Start
Helming’ Yachting Australia syllabus.
This course delivers both the Start Crewing and
Start Helming courses. This is an introduction to
the basics of sailing on a small boat, including
boat handling, safety and sailing theory. Upon
completion, participants will understand how to
control and manipulate the different parts of the
boat in order to create power and momentum on
the water. The course also touches on other
essential areas including weather, tides and
other general safety procedures and rules.
Duration: 1 day every 4 weeks (0900 – 1500)
Prerequisites: None!
Cost: $430 non-members
$395 members
Dates: Contact the RQYS Sailing Academy (07)
3396 8666
This Course delivers both the Start Crewing and
Start Helming Courses. This is an introduction to
the basics of sailing on a small boat, including
boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
Outcome: Upon completion of this course,
students will have the ability to sail in light to
moderate conditions unassisted by an instructor.
Start Racing
This course follows the Start Racing Yachting Australia syllabus.
Duration: 3 days over 3 weeks
Prerequisites: Better Sailing
Cost: $295
For the next upcoming dates & further information, contact the Sailing
Academy.
Start Skippering
This course follows the ‘Start Skippering’ Yachting Australia syllabus.
Duration: 2 lessons over 2 weeks
Prerequisites: Start Crewing & Helming course
Cost: $195
Dates: Contact the RQYS Sailing Academy (07) 3396 8666
This Course is designed to advance your sailing skills and safety
knowledge to enable you to sail unsupervised in sheltered waters.
Ladies’ Sailing Come and enjoy a relaxing sailing experience for ladies
only! All ages over 18 and experiences levels welcome.
Duration/Dates:
3 hours every Thursday (excl. School Holidays)
Prerequisites:
None!
$59.00 per session or pay for 4 sessions upfront and
receive the 5th session FREE
Courses for Kids! Tackers Levels 1 – 3
This course follows the ‘Tackers’ Yachting Australia syllabus.
Duration: 7 Weeks during the School Term (Saturday or Sunday, 0900-1200)
or 4 days during the School Holidays (0900 – 1500)
Prerequisites: None
Suitable for: Ages 7 – 12
Cost: $395.00
Dates: Contact the RQYS Sailing Academy (07) 3396 8666
This course is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 12 who want to
learn how to sail in a fun and exciting environment. The course is run with the
Yachting Australia.
For this course we use the International Optimist. The children will receive a
Yachting Australia certificate after completion.
The Junior Sailing Program follows the current system:
TACKERS 1 – ‘Having Fun’ This is the initial entry level of the course. It is designed to provide a safe and
enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing. The course includes an introduction to
fundamental boat handling skills and essential knowledge that will allow the
students the freedom of sailing small boats with the guidance from the
Instructors. At the completion of this level the students will be issued with the
Yachting Australia Tackers 1 Qualification.
TACKERS 2 – ‘Tricks and Techniques’ This course is designed to consolidate the experiences and knowledge gained in
the Tackers 1 course and to introduce skills and knowledge that will enable the
successful participant to safely and competently sail a small boat in controlled
conditions (light winds, enclosed waters) without guidance. At the completion of
this course students will be issued with the Yachting Australia Tackers 2
Qualification.
TACKERS 3 – ‘Sailing Fast’ The aim of this course is to introduce sailors to competitive sailing. It builds on
the skills and knowledge gained in the two courses and will enable the child to
manoeuvre the boat efficiently in light to moderate conditions on all points of
sailing. This course is designed to equip the sailor with enhanced skills and
awareness of the surrounding environment and focuses on refining enhanced
boat handling skills including speed control and manoeuvres and introducing
participants to basic racing tactics and strategies. Students progress through
the levels at their own pace and without any pressure. At the completion of
each level the students will be accessed on competency to be awarded the
relevant qualification and move up to the next level.
Youth Sailing Squads For more details on the training & racing youth squads, please email Brady Lowe, the
Sailing Academy management, on
Green Fleet
Learn to race
When: Saturday mornings 0900 – 1200
Prerequisites: Completion of Tackers levels 1 – 3 &
Junior Club Membership
Blue Squad: Sabot & Opti
Racing squad
When: Saturday mornings 0900 – 1200 – training,
Saturday afternoons – racing
Prerequisites: Green Fleet
*Costs are included in race fees (Season Entry)
White Squad
Flying 11’s, Lasers, 420’s, 29ers, Bic Techno
Contact Sailing Academy for details:
JUNIOR / SCHOOLS RACING MEMBERSHIP ROYAL QUEENSLAND YACHT SQUADRON
578 Royal Esplanade MANLY QLD 4179 PO Box
5021 MANLY QLD 4179
Tel: 3396 8666
Would your child like to be a part of exclusive
Squadron Races and Courses? Or does your child sail
as a part of their school team? The Royal Queensland
Yacht Squadron provides both Junior and Schools
Racing Membership to cater for all of your child’s
sailing requirements and needs. Junior membership
provides free boat storage upon request, discounted
squad fees and personalised training with our Club
Coach. Schools Racing applies to school teams who
participate through the Squadron in School Terms 1
and 4. Whichever the choice, your child will be insured
by Yachting Australia’s Personal Accident Insurance for
Young Children. Junior – Available to persons 0 to 17 years, no residency stipulation. No voting rights. Free boat storage.
Schools Racing – Available to school students participating in School and Fleet Racing. Training with
school only and no Squadron racing – upgrade to Junior membership available. No voting rights or
parking for parents available in RQYS Marina.
School Holiday Programs – for Kids!
Sail & Play
Sail & Play is a game-packed vacation school holiday program for kids who are eager to have
fun. The program runs every school holidays and introduces children to the basics of sailing.
Duration: 0900 to 1500 – Courses Run Every School Holidays
Suitable for: Ages 7 – 11
Prerequisites: Water confidence
Cost: $70 per day (10% discount off total cost for 2 or more children – must be paid upfront
in ONE payment) Usually there is a discount for attending the program everyday.
Dates: Contact RQYS Sailing Academy for upcoming dates (07) 3396 8666
Just a few of the many activities we do include:
Sailing
Powerboat Adventures
Island Trips
Sailing Science
Games
Water Slides
Action-packed Sail & Play courses are run every school holidays and normally
consist of about 50% sailing and 50% other activities. We sail a wide range of large
and small boats, and it’s perfect for all experience levels. Over half of our
attendees have never sailed before, so “inexperienced” is not a problem!
Saturday Windsurfing Lessons
Saturday Windsurfing lessons take place at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on
Saturdays at either 0900 – 1200, or 1300 – 1600.
All ages and experience levels are welcome.
Cost: Members: FREE to all Full, Crew, Young Adult, Junior and Country members.
Over 18 non-members: $15.00 day pass RQYS membership
Under 18 non-members: Becomes Junior Member for $17.00 a month or $180 annually.
Private Lessons
If you can’t commit to an entire course, private lessons are a great way to
receive one-on-one tuition from an Instructor!
Prerequisites: None. Whatever your level, our instructors can help you learn
with our custom-structured lessons to suit your level of experience and
what YOU want to learn.
Cost: $60 per hour or $150 for 3 hours
Dates: Up to you but also subject to instructor availability
BOOK NOW!
Corporate Sailing Seminars, Conferences, Launches, Lectures and more
Our auditorium is ideal for communications and presentation events of up to 97 people. Whether you
are planning an academic seminar, awards ceremony, business conference or corporate function,
the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is flexible, personal and professional and committed to
making your event as memorable as possible. The Auditorium includes state of the art audio visual
equipment and is perfect for your product launches, academic lectures or annual general meetings.
Your speaker can enjoy the centre point of the room while ensuring that all delegates have a clear
and comfortable view of stage and screen.
For smaller groups, our Commodores Lounge is the perfect solution for refreshments or a private
break-out room. Alternatively, we can keep your attendees refreshed by planning a reception in the
lobby or our ballroom. Encourage guests to mingle at an evening drinks event or banqueting style
lunch, or use the auditorium to facilitate networking by staging group activities.
Team Building
Why not try your hand at helming your own boat for the first time? - get out on the water under the
watchful eye of our Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron qualified instructors and in no time you can
be steering your own course in the Moreton Bay. A sailing session is an excellent event whether for
staff team building or for corporate entertainment. We can pitch the session at whatever level is
appropriate depending on the abilities and needs of your guests. The most popular format is a short
period of instruction followed by some competitive racing in the Bay under the supervision of our
race management.
Contact Belinda Annan at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron for further information
about corporate packages
Tel 07 3396 8666
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, QLD, 4179 Tel: (07) 3396 8666