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Join us of a Friday in the Racing Lounge for the 6.30 pm draw for your chance to win the meat platter or a great bottle of wine. Thanks to our friends at Meat 2 Please for their ongoing support, all proceeds from the weekly raffle go towards to Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Junior Training Program.

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Join us of a Friday in the Racing Lounge for the 6.30 pm draw for your chance to win the meat platter or a great bottle of wine. Thanks to our friends at Meat 2 Please for their ongoing support, all proceeds from the weekly raffle go towards to Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Junior Training Program.

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Join us of a Friday in the Racing Lounge for the 6.30 pm draw for your chance to win the meat platter or a great bottle of wine. Thanks to our friends at Meat 2 Please for their ongoing support, all proceeds from the weekly raffle go towards to Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Junior Training Program.

winterNS PHS

Join us of a Friday in the Racing Lounge for the 6.30 pm draw for your chance to win the meat platter or a great bottle of wine. Thanks to our friends at Meat 2 Please for their ongoing support, all proceeds from the weekly raffle go towards to Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Junior Training Program.

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The Powerboat Handling is a course designed to introduce you to practical driving skills, trip planning, boat maintenance and safety equipment and improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves.

The Powerboat Handling course will cover areas such as passage planning, sourcing weather information, powerboat terminology and rules, boat launching and docking as well as man overboard recovery and boat handling techniques in swells and waves.

Following on from Powerboat Handling is our Safety Boat Operator course designed to provide the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs and recreation centres.

Cost

This course will be delivered at no charge to our Volunteers, however, there is a $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Volunteers will be expected to help with the delivery of club racing, being rostered on duty during the season.

Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Start Powerboating or equivalent powerboating experience. The minimum age is 12 years. Must have a marine licence.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to further develop their powerboat driving skills. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.

Join Andrew ‘Doc’ Little virtually via Zoom to learn how to use the Buoy Zone system. Sessions will take approx. 30 minutes

This course is aimed at Race Officers and Mark Layers to understand the Buoy Zone system, however, any member/Volunteer is welcome to attend.

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Join Andrew ‘Doc’ Little virtually via Zoom to learn how to use the Buoy Zone system. Sessions will take approx. 30 minutes

This course is aimed at Race Officers and Mark Layers to understand the Buoy Zone system, however, any member/Volunteer is welcome to attend.

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Dates & Times

Monday 26 September, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tuesday 27 September, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Wednesday 28 September, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Thursday 29 September, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:

• Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
• Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
• Tack (push turn)
• Gybe (pull turn)
• Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
• Sail with a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 26 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tuesday 27 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Wednesday 28 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Thursday 29 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind – on a close-hauled course tacking through the ‘no go zone’
  • Downwind – with centreboard up
  • Reaching – correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 26 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tuesday 27 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Wednesday 28 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Thursday 29 September, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Our BYS Women’s sailing program caters for ALL Skill levels – with absolute beginners being our speciality! The SheSails Dinghy Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club dinghies with an instructor and other female participants. The SheSails Dinghy 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 SheSails pathways:

• SheSails Dinghy Level 1 & 2 or the
• SheSails Keelboats Pathway, SheSails – Start Crewing and SheSails – Start Skippering.

Contact the BYS Sailing Office for more information on these courses.

Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, a wetsuit if you have one available 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. Please don’t bring any valuables or wear jewellery that could be lost in sand or water.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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. You’ll be getting in the water to launch the boats so be prepared to get a little wet. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Dates & Times

Saturday 12 November 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Saturday 19 November 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Saturday 26 November 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way to get into sailing. Sailing a dinghy can be fun and exhilarating and the Dinghy Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing.

In your SheSails Learn to Sail – Dinghy Course, you will learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment while covering the basic equipment, sailing terminology, boat launching and recovery, and capsizing recovery in shallow & deep water, basic sailing rules and theory. You will also use the knowledge and skills gained to sail a triangular course!

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron is pleased to invite all competitors to the inaugural 2022 Women’s Sportsboat regatta to be held at Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022. The regatta, supported by the Australian Sailing SheSails pathway will showcase and encourage women in sailing.

Head to the regatta page for more information.

Date & Time

Friday 2 December, 4.30 pm – 7 pm

The SheSails Keelboat Racing Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor during the club’s twilight series.

Experience the social, fun and exhilaration of twilight club racing aboard a club keelboat with an experienced and qualified Instructor and fellow female crew members, while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water. After the racing, enjoy a social drink or meal on the deck during the presentations!

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.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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.

Date & Time

Saturday 3 December, 9 am – 12 pm

Our BYS Women’s sailing program caters for ALL Skill levels – actually absolute beginners are our speciality!  The SheSails Keelboat 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 Keelboat Experience aims to deliver a 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.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Experience Overview

This course is for participants keen to experience what keelboat sailing is about.

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.

Dates & Times

Saturday 10 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Saturday 17 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Saturday 24 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

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 Helming.

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.

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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 BYS, your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.

Date & Time

Friday 16 December, 4.30 pm – 7 pm

The SheSails Keelboat Racing Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor during the club’s twilight series.

Experience the social, fun and exhilaration of twilight club racing aboard a club keelboat with an experienced and qualified Instructor and fellow female crew members, while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water. After the racing, enjoy a social drink or meal on the deck during the presentations!

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.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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.