THE ROYAL QUEENSLAND YACHT SQUADRON SAILING ACADEMY SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

ABOUT RQYS SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

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.

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 or launch their boat for

cruising, a fishing trip on the bay or further afield.

While you’re on shore there are wide open spaces, grassed areas and the Club House with the

Squadron Harbour View Restaurant, the Boardwalk Café, and our Coffee Shop.

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 training for sailors who

want to race competitively is offered. The Sailing Academy offers a range of courses and programs

throughout the year to help develop and advance your skills and knowledge.

Visit the RQYS website for more information about the Squadron, or just ask one of our friendly staff

members

BOOKING & PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE/S IN ADVANCE To ensure we have enough instructors rostered on to manage the courses, we need all bookings and

payments to be made in advance. Please find the registration links on our website:

http://www.rqys.com.au/sailing-academy/

Please note that all payments for courses and programs are due upon registration to confirm

your booking.

MEDICAL ISSUES

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 and hat, enclosed wet shoes, water bottle & lunch, spare change of clothes and towel.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE FIRST DAY People enrolled in kids’ courses & programs are to meet at the Sailing Academy which is located in

the buildings on the very left of the members’ carparks. RQYS Instructors give 10 – 15 minutes every

morning for sun-screen application, water bottle top-ups and a safety briefing, as well as at lunch time

before recommencing. Children in kids’ courses and programs are also to be wearing a hat at all times

whilst in the sun, a life jacket at all time when on the water, and also wearing enclosed shoes.

People enrolled in adult courses and programs are to meet your instructor in the Club House foyer

(where Reception is).

For enquiries about the club and to make payment for courses/programs, please see the Clubhouse

Reception which is located up the stairs behind the red & white cannon ornament in the carpark.

PLEASE NOTE

RQYS reserves the right to cancel courses at any time for any reason. All courses are weather

dependant. 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. In order to promote the

great sport of sailing, RQYS reserves the right to publish photos of students participating in RQYS

courses and programs, in RQYS publications. By enrolling, you are giving permission for photos of

yourself or your child/ren participating in courses and programs, to be published in RQYS

publications. If you have any concerns or would not like any photos of you/your children to be

published, please advise us. Cancellation Policy - Bookings can be cancelled prior to one week

before commencement of the event and receive a full refund. For bookings cancelled less than one

week and prior to 48 hours before commencement, 50% of the event cost will be refunded.

Cancellations made later than 48 hours later will permit no refund.

LIQUOR LICENSING

RQYS is governed by the Liquor Licensing Laws, meaning that only RQYS Members, guests of RQYS

Members, and Visitors who reside outside 15 km driving distance of the Club, can use the Boardwalk

Café, Squadron Harbour View Restaurant and the RQ Bar.

Those participating in RQYS Sailing Academy courses or programs, as well as parents of children

participating in Tackers, Sail & Play and Junior Squads, are welcome to use these dining facilities whilst

the program is running, as well as directly before and after.

MEMBERSHIP After completing courses with the RQYS Sailing Academy, the next step for under 25’s is becoming a

member and joining our exclusive Junior Training Squads. The Optimist and Sabot squads are where

most start, but if you already sail a Laser or another dinghy class, contact Brady Lowe, our Head Coach

and Sailing Manager, and see when you can come along to a coaching session. To be able to get

coaching in Green Fleet, Blue Squad, Youth Squad (Lasers, Flying 11s, Optis, Bic Techno, etc.), you

need to be a Junior or Young Adult member of RQYS. Both memberships give you free boat storage

here at the squadron.

The next step over 20/25’s is to become a Crew or Full member, and join/start a crew to compete in

races, or to just go cruising. It depends whether you’d like to get into competitive sailing, or just to

participate in the sport casually. A great gateway for meeting people in the squadron that you could sail

with, is participating in WAGS on Wednesdays, which is free and can be attended for free by non-

members 3 times. After 3 times of attendance, non-members can pay for 3 day memberships ($15 per

day) and then another 6 day memberships ($35 per day). Bec in the Sailing Office can assist with getting

you involved in Saturday Division Yacht Racing during our Sailing Season. Please contact her for

assistance with getting involved with Keelboats after graduating Sailing Academy courses.

SAIL & PLAY SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Sail & Play is a School Holiday program for children aged 6 – 12 years. Sail & Play offers a fun, water-

sports orientated programme (available at http://www.rqys.com.au/sailing-academy/kids-courses/holiday-sail-and-

play/) as participants get the chance to partake in activities they wouldn’t usually get to do! Sail & Play is

flexible and allows you to book your child in for days that are convenient for you and your plans for the

school holidays.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Optimist & Elliott sailing experiences

Stand-up Paddle Boarding

Island trips

Slip N Slide & Games

Introduction to Sailing

Fishing

Upcoming Program Dates

Term 3 School Holidays – Both Weeks 19 – 30 September 2016 Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 15:00 $70 day / $335 per week Christmas Holidays 12 – 23 December 2016 Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 15:00 $70 day / $335 per week

Tackers

Tackers

WORK LATE?

The Sailing Academy offers activities and movies between

15:00 & 18:00 for Sail & Play participants – only $20 extra

per day! Bookings essential and 4 days’ notice required.

TACKERS 1 – 3 SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Tackers is a children’s Learn-to-Sail program which progresses in 3 courses (Tackers 1 – 3), where

students are trained and aim to move on to the next level. Tackers is offered to children aged 7 –

12, and it prepares them to join the RQYS Green Fleet – where they learn to race! Students receive

a colour-coded RQYS Cap upon commencing the course to wear while completing the course, as

well as a certificate and Tackers Pack upon completion.

WHAT TO BRING:

Sun Smart clothing (UV shirt, t-shirt, board-

shorts, etc.), enclosed shoes, towel, change

of spare clothes, lunch and a water bottle.

Life jackets and all sailing equipment are

provided by the Sailing Academy.

PRICING:

$395 per level

Upcoming Course Dates

September Holidays

26 - 30 September 2016

Monday – Friday excl. Wednesday

09:00 – 15:00

School Term 4 Saturdays

1 October – 12 November 2016

Every Saturday for 7 weeks

09:00 – 12:00

School Term 4 Sundays

2 October – 13 November 2016

Every Sunday for 7 weeks

09:00 – 12:00

Christmas Holidays

9 - 13 January 2017

Monday – Friday, excl. Wednesday

09:00 – 15:00

WORK LATE?

The Sailing Academy offers activities and movies between

15:00 & 18:00 for School Holiday Tackers participants –

only $20 extra per day! Bookings essential and 4 days’

notice required.

TACKERS 1

Tackers 1 ‘Having Fun’ is a safe & enjoyable introductory course to dinghy sailing which prepares

students for Tackers 2. The course provides students with essential knowledge and gives the students

an introduction to sailing small boats (Optimists) with the guidance from the RQYS instructors. The

children sail with a partner (two to a boat) under instructor supervision. At the completion of this level

the students will be issued with the Yachting Australia Tackers 1 Qualification.

TACKERS 2

Tackers 2 ‘Tricks and Techniques’ similarly to Tackers 1, prepares students for the next level up –

Tackers 3. Tackers 2 furthers the students’ sailing skills with the aim of eventually sailing on their own

(one to a boat). The aim of the course is to build on the students’ skills and knowledge that was

assembled in Tackers 1, enabling the participant to safely sail a small boat (Optimists) in controlled

conditions (light winds, calm waters) with guidance from the instructors. At the completion of this course

students will be issued with the Yachting Australia Tackers 2 Qualification.

TACKERS 3

Tackers 3 ‘Sailing Fast’ prepares students to join the RQYS Green Fleet as the aim of this course is

to introduce sailors to competitive sailing. It builds on the skills and knowledge gained in Tackers 1 and

2, and will enable the child to manoeuvre the boat efficiently in light to moderate conditions on all points

of sail. 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. Upon the

completion of Tackers 3, after demonstrating the required knowledge and skills, students will be

awarded with the Yachting Australia Tackers 3 Qualification and have the opportunity to join the RQYS

Green Fleet if they wish.

GREEN FLEET & INTERMEDIATE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Green Fleet and Intermediate Squad are currently available at RQYS in the Optimist and Sabot

classes. Green Fleet is the entry level squad after completing Tackers 3, which is a bridge into racing

in Optimists and Sabots. The Intermediate Squad is the next level up after Green Fleet. These two

training squads are run every Saturday morning from 09:00 – 12:00 during the School term. Optimist

hire is $150.00 per school term. There is also afternoon racing available to the squad participants

once they are competent sailors.

Green Fleet & Intermediate Development Camp

16 – 20 January 2017

Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 15:00

$70 per day / $350 for the full week

YOUTH SQUAD SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666 The RQYS Youth Squad are a high-performing group of young sailors, sailing in classes including

Lasers, Laser 4.7s, Laser Radials, Flying 11s, Open Bic, 49ers, 470s and more. Please contact the

Sailing office if you are at an open level and are interested in joining the Youth Squad.

Junior (about $17 a month/$180 a year) or Young Adult (about $35 a month/$380 a year)

membership is a prerequisite for joining the Youth Squads. These memberships give you free boat

storage, an Australian Sailing Membership (A.K.A a Silver Card - insurance required for all competing

sailors), and a gate access pass.

WINDSURFING SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

2017 DATES – SOON AVAILABLE

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

UPDATE:

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON SATURDAYS

Stand-up paddle boarding is great for

strengthening your arms and core in a

relaxing environment.

Tuesday 09:30 – 11:30

Saturday 10:00 – 12:00

$10.00 per person / all ages welcome

Please RSVP

sailingacademy@rqys.com.au / 07 3396 8666

Free SUP available Saturday 3 September 2016 from 12:00

The RQYS Sailing Academy offers a range of Adult courses in both Keelboats and Dinghies, and caters for all ages over 14 years, and experience levels. At the moment, all courses are hosted in Keelboats (Elliott 6’s), however adult dinghies may be available for courses soon.

START CREWING & HELMING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

The Start Crewing and Helming course is a beginner’s course and only teaches the basics of sailing. This course is for adults and teenagers who are looking to build or improve skills – exclusively crewing and helming on a boat. The Start Crewing & Helming course delivers both the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses, and is a sturdy 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. Upon completion of this course, students will also have the ability to sail in light to moderate conditions unassisted by an instructor. This course is highly recommended for those with and without sailing experience. It readies students for other courses RQYS holds including Start Skippering and Spinnakers.

Price: $395.00 for RQYS Members $430.00 for non-members

Upcoming Course Dates

School Term 4 – Sundays 9 October – 20 November 2016 Every Sunday for 6 weeks, 09:00 – 12:00

2017 DATES – SOON AVAILABLE

START SKIPPERING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666 This course is designed to advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to sail unsupervised in sheltered waters, and skipper a boat. The course also covers navigation. Upon completion, you should have the understanding of sailing to be able to skipper a boat.

Price: $195.00 Upcoming Course Dates

School Term 4 8 – 15 October 2016 2 Saturdays, 09:00 – 16:00

SPINNAKERS COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Spinnakers is a Keelboat course for adults and teenagers looking to improve on skills collected in the Start Sailing courses, and develop a broader range of sailing skills. This course focuses exclusively on trimming and adjustment of symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers.

Price: $195.00

2017 DATES – SOON AVAILABLE

START RACING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

This is a Keelboat/Pacer course which builds on skills developed in the Better Sailing course, and focuses solely on teaching and building on the crucial skills required for sail racing. Upon completion, the student should be able to competently participate in competitive conditions whilst sailing.

Price: $295.00

2017 DATES – SOON AVAILABLE We can schedule these courses to dates of your convenience if you have 3+ people who will do the course.

These courses are run in adult dinghies and are privately scheduled due to the fact RQYS does not currently own any Pacers.

START SAILING 1 & 2 SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666 This course is a learn-to-sail course, and is structured appropriately to prepare students for the Better Sailing course. Upon completion, participants should understand how to use the boat and sails, and pick up on general safety procedures and rules. This course is taught in a Pacer and is recommended for teenagers.

BETTER SAILING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

This course builds on the skills learnt in the Start Sailing 1 & 2 course, and is structured appropriately to prepare students for the Start Racing course. Upon completion, participants should thoroughly understand how to control and manipulate the different parts of the boat in order to create power and momentum on the water, tides and other general safety procedures and rules. This course is taught in a Pacer and is recommended for teenagers.

START RACING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

This is a Keelboat/Pacer course which builds on skills developed in the Better Sailing course, and focuses solely on teaching and building on the crucial skills required for sail racing. Upon completion, the student should be able to competently participate in competitive conditions whilst sailing.

BETTER RACING COURSE SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

This course is the follow-up course of Start Racing, which builds on the skills and strategies collected whilst participating in the Start Racing course. Upon completion, the student’s sail-racing and competitive skills should have developed further, allowing the student to confidently participate in competitive conditions on the water in a Pacer.

PRIVATE LESSONS SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Interested in having one-on-one tuition with a qualified & highly experienced instructor? Private

Lessons cater to all ages and experience levels, and are perfect for those wanting to learn, re-learn,

further-develop your sailing skills, or do a sailing course at times convenient for them.

How much does it cost?

To have our instructors teach you to sail (or custom structure a lesson to your needs), we charge $60

per hour or $150 for 3 hours (which don’t need to be consecutive). RQYS understands that not all

aspiring sailors have boats, so we throw the use of the boat in free! Lessons in Optimists are $30 per

hour or $75 for 3 hours.

Can I bring my friends along to learn with me?

Indeed! You can have up to 2 others come along with you in your private lesson in an Elliott for the same

price as one person!

When can I have private lessons?

Anytime that our instructors are available – and more importantly what time is convenient for you!

What boats can we use for private lessons?

RQYS has Elliott 6s (5 people max) and Optimists (children aged 6 - 12) available for use. We can also

use your boat if you have bought a boat that you’d like an Instructor to come on with you.

LADIES SAILING & RACING SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

Ladies Sailing is a great experience for ladies. The 2-hour session runs every Monday, Thursday and

Saturday, with new ladies joining almost every week. You get to meet new people – even make new

friends! More importantly, Ladies Sailing is an opportunity for ladies to pick up sailing skills at their own

pace, with no pressure, while also relaxing and clearing your mind! All ladies of all ages (over 18) are

welcome, and all experience/skill levels also welcome!

UPDATE: Ladies Racing now available one Saturday a month, from 13:00. This will cost $29.00, and will be run in

RQYS Elliotts. Come join a Ladies Sailing crew or bring your own! Correspondence and updates will be

available through email and phone until further notice. Please email the Sailing Academy to express

your interest.

PRICE:

$29.00 per session

WHEN:

Monday & Thursday 10:00 – 12:00

Saturday 13:00 – 15:00 – 1 session per month will be Ladies Racing

Excluding school holidays and public holidays

SAILING INFORMATION: Sailing in Elliott 6’s with other ladies and a qualified sailing instructor.

Free Keelboat for Women & Men available Saturday 3 September 2016 from 12:00

TEAM BUILDING & CORPORATE EVENTS FUNCTIONS@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

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, banquet style lunch, or use the

auditorium to facilitate networking by staging group activities.

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 on Moreton Bay. A sailing session is an excellent event 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 on the Bay under the supervision of our race management.

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER FROM 12:00

OPENING DAY OF 132nd

SAILING SEASON

FREE SUP & FREE KEELBOAT SAILING

Plus Kids Zone, Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Food Stalls and more!

SAILINGACADEMY@RQYS.COM.AU | 07 3396 8666

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