She Sails
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
SheSails Experience
Open, inclusive and very much focused on women
SheSails is a national initiative that’s all about encouraging more and more women to explore and enjoy their own sailing adventure in a fun, friendly and gender safe environment. But it’s more than that. It recognises all of the amazing female contributors to our sport. Whether you’re sailing for the first time, returning to the sport or are an active sailor there are a variety of social SheSails activities both on and off the water for you to get involved in.
At BYS our SheSails sailing program caters for all skill levels. To give it some structure and help you progress from novice to experienced sailor our She Sails Pathway program looks like this.
The SheSails Experience.
Provides a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an experienced instructor and female crew.
Our BYS Women’s sailing program caters for ALL Skill levels – with absolute beginners being our speciality! The SheSails Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor and other female participants. The SheSails Experience aims to deliver a great social and relaxing time while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water.
Once you have discovered your love for sailing, you can move through our other SheSails courses: SheSails – Start Crewing and SheSails – Start Skippering.
Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.
Fee $30* inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee
Dates
Sat 6th Nov Register here
Sat 4th Dec Register here
Sat 8th Jan Register here
Sat 5th Feb Register here
Sat 25th Feb Register here
COVID Safe Plans
https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/
All participants must be double vaccinated and provide evidence when requested.
Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.
Experience Overview
A Discover Sailing Experience is an approximate three-hour sailing experience at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, without the technical detail of a course, for families, friends, or work colleagues. Having the chance to use the Centre’s social facilities is as much a part of the experience as is getting out on the water. The aim of a Discover Sailing Experience is to encourage participants to want to do more sailing at the club and possibly register for a Discover Sailing Course.
Course Prerequisites
Nil
Who should do this course?
This is the perfect taster for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.
Course Outcome
Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.
SheSails Start Crewing.
Introduces the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory and terminology, rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing as well as woman overboard recovery.
BYS SheSails is a women’s sailing program offering a safe space for women to become comfortable and confident on the water while socialising and meeting new like-minded friends.
SheSails – Start Crewing 3-day course is the first on the sailing pathway, introducing you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, and includes boat handling, safety and sailing theory. You will learn basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing as well as (wo)man overboard recovery.
Once you have completed SheSails Start Crewing, next on your sailing pathway is SheSails – Start Skippering.
Make sure you check out the SheSails – Start Skippering too.
Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.
Fee $350* inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee
Dates (3day course)
Sat 13 Nov – Sat 27 Nov Register here
Sat 15 Jan – Sat 29 Jan Register here
COVID Safe Plans
https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/
All participants must be double vaccinated and provide evidence when requested.
Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.
Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.
SheSails – Start Helming 3 day
Develops theory and practical skills to confidently take control of the helm. You will learn preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail as well as recovery of woman overboard, whilst at the helm.
BYS SheSails is a women’s sailing program offering a safe space for women to become comfortable and confident on the water while socialising and meeting new like-minded friends.
SheSails – Start Helming 3 day course is the next step in your sailing pathway and develops your theory and practical skills to confidently take control of the helm. You will learn the preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail as well as recovery of (wo)man overboard whilst at the helm.
Make sure you check out the link to the other BYS courses to further your sailing skills and knowledge!
Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.
Fee $350* inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee
Dates (3 day course)
Sat 11 Dec – Wed 29 Dec Register here
Sat 12 Feb – Sat 26 Feb Register here
COVID Safe Plans
https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/
All participants must be double vaccinated and provide evidence when requested.
Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.
Course Overview
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control at the helm.
Course Prerequisites
Water confidence and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat and continue their skill development as a crew.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.
UPCOMING COURSES
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