Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Sailing Academy
2014 Course Handbook
578 Royal Esplanade, Manly, Queensland 4179 Phone: 07 3396 8666Fax: 07 3393 4100Email: [email protected]: www.rqys.com.au
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The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is Queensland’s oldest and most prestigious recreational boating club. It is also unique in the variety of recreational activities catered for within the one club.
The Squadron has a proud history of involvement in sailing, from the juniors in dinghies, through families enjoying the delights of relaxing on Moreton Bay, to our elite sailors competing with distinction in class championships and at international and Olympic regattas.
Our Register currently includes in excess of 350 power craft of various sizes, shapes and displacements, and these members enjoy friendly competition, both within their number and against members of other clubs both in Queensland and interstate.
The establishment in 1994 of the RQYS Sailing School formalised various diverse teaching programs into a distinct unit with a focus on achieving high standards of competence in marine leisure activities, with an emphasis on youth.
The major facility is located at Manly in Brisbane’s south-eastern Bayside suburbs, with a smaller ‘Down the Bay’ premises at Canaipa Point on Russell Island in southern Moreton Bay.
Please Note:• Dates are correct at time of publishing• 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)
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Adrian Finglas [email protected] Squadron Coach
Jaime-Lee Thomasson [email protected] Sailing Academy Co-ordinator Josh Belsham [email protected] Club Sailing & Regatta Manager Linda Wagner [email protected] Sailing Office Administrator
The Sailing Office Team
Sailing Office hours: Wednesday 08:30-5:30 Thursday 08:30-5:30 Friday 08:30-5:30 Saturday 08:30-5:30 Sunday 08:30-5:30
Our RQYS Instructors
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The Dinghy CoursesAll the following courses follow the Yachting Australia ‘Start Sailing Right’ scheme. Start Sailing 1 & 2Duration: 4 weeks (0900-1500)Prerequisites: NoneSuitable for: Ages 12- 18Cost: $430 (non-members) $395 (members) Includes a copy of the Yachting Australia publication ‘Start Sailing Right pack’
This course will provide students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and competently sail a small dinghy in moderate weather conditions. It is a Yachting Australia Accredited course and thus, is recognised nationwide. 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. This course is a requirement for all students wishing to race for School Team Racing. Proof of course completion will be required for entering Team Racing events. Special price for school students.
Outcome: On completion of this course students will have the ability to sail in light to moderate conditions unassisted by an Instructor. Better Sailing Duration: 3 Weeks (0900—1500) Prerequisites: Start Sailing 1 & 2Cost: $295
Discover Sailing in stronger winds as you develop the skills required to get maximum speed from your dinghy. Your journey speeds up as you experience the thrill of trapezing and using a spinnaker. Towing, capsize recovery of inverted boat, use of spinnakers and trapeze, understand and identify weather and environmental conditions.
Outcome: On completion of this course, students will have a much wider knowledge of sailing dinghies, and will begin to understand the basics of racing.
Better Racing & Start Racing Duration: 3 Weeks (0900—1500)Prerequisites: Better SailingCost: $395
Having enjoyed your introduction to racing it is now time to improve your performance and compete at a higher level. A greater understanding of tactics, wind patterns and boat tuning techniques will all help you get there.
Outcome: On completion of this course, students will have the knowledge they need to go out and race a dinghy. It is recommended that along with these courses that students hire out the Sailing Academy’s boats in order to increase their sailing skills and experience.
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Sailing Academy Pacer dinghies
The Keelboat CoursesAll the following courses follow the Yachting Australia ‘Introductory Keelboat’ scheme.
Start Crewing & Start HelmingDuration: 4 weeks (0900-1500)Prerequisites: NoneSuitable for: Ages 13 and overCost: $430 (non-members) $395 (members) Includes a copy of the Yachting Australia publication ‘Start Keelboating pack’
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. Through this course you will achieve and understand basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing and man overboard recovery.
Outcome: On completion of this course students will have the ability to sail in light to moderate conditions unassisted by an Instructor.
Start Skippering Duration: 3 Weeks (0900—1400) Prerequisites: Start Crewing and Start HelmingCost: $295
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. Assess risks on board, boat maintenance, actions in an emergency, sailing backwards, mooring, interpreting weather and environmental conditions.
Outcome: On completion of this course, students will have a much wider knowledge of sailing Keelboats, and will begin to understand the basics of racing and being able to compedantly and confidently cruise around the bay.
Spinnakers & Start Racing Duration: 4 Weeks (0900—1500)Prerequisites: Start SkipperingCost: $395
You will now learn the basic racing rules, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat. Basic racing equipment, optimising sails for racing, understanding teamwork, basic rules of racing, crew communication.
Outcome: On completion of this course, students will have the knowledge they need to go out and race. It is recommended that along with these courses that students hire out the Sailing Academy’s boats in order to increase their sailing skills and experience.
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Courses for Kids!
Sail & PlayDuration: 0900 to 1500 – Courses Run Every School HolidaysSuitable for: Ages 6 - 18Cost: $70 per day or $300/week (10% discount off total cost for 2 or more children)Dates: See Website
Sail & Play is pretty simple… it’s the coolest School Holiday Program in the world!Just a few of the many activities we do include:
• Sailing (Optis, Sabots and Elliott 6’s)• Powerboat Adventures• Island Trips• Water Slide Fun• Sailing Science• Visit St Helena Island• Sail & Play Olympics• Creek Adventures• And SO MUCH MORE!
Action-packed Sail & Play courses are run during every school holidays and normally consist of about 50% sailing, and 50% other sailing related activities. These include testing the buoyancy of the vessels, capsizing drills and paddle races. 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, and that’s not a problem!
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Tackers Programs for Primary Schools
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Tackers Programs for Primary Schools
Courses for Kids!
TACKERS Levels 1-3 Duration: 7 weeks (0900-1200) or 4 days in holidays (9am-3pm)Prerequisites: NoneSuitable for: Ages 6 – 14Cost: $395 (Includes Tackers Pack)Dates: New courses start on the second Saturday and Sunday of the beginning of each school term (unless advertised otherwise). Courses also run during school holiday periods. For an updated schedule please check the RQYS Website www.rqys.com.au -> Calendar
This course is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 13 who want to learn how to sail in a fun and exciting environment. It doesn’t matter whether the child has never sailed before or is learning to race. This course caters for each student’s individual needs. The course is run with the Yachting Australia TACKERS Syllabus.
For this course we use the International Optimist. The children will also receive a Yachting Australia pack at the start of each level and 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.
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Weekend SquadsJunior Development Squad Duration: Every Saturday (0900 – 1200)Prerequisites: Must be able to confidently sail and Club MembershipSuitable for: Ages 7 – 15Cost: Included in Junior Club MembershipThe Opti & Sabot Racer Squad trains every Saturday to improve their skills, and participate in club racing. We have set up a training program for the Opti and Sabot sailors, with training in the morning until 1200, then racing as part of the RQYS Spring and Summer Sailing Season.
Green Fleet Duration: Every Saturday (0900 – 1200)Prerequisites: Tackers 3 or equivalent and Club MembershipSuitable for: Ages 7 – 15Cost: Included in Junior Club MembershipGreen Fleet is introductory level to slowly ease the children into the Opti & Sabot Racer Squad. It is designed to nurture the children into the wonderful world racing after completing the Tackers program. This fleet is heavily supervised and the children are always increasing their skills on the water.
Tackers Fleet Duration: Every Saturday through winter (0900 – 1200)Prerequisites: Have completed at least one of the Tackers courses Suitable for: Ages 6 – 15Cost: $15/sessionTackers Fleet is for those children who are interested in gaining more experiance on the water who can not commit to the next tackers program or who are waiting for green fleet to commence in the new sailing season.
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Midweek Squads Thursday Afternoon Dinghy TrainingFocusing on improving boat handling, and racing techniques and practise, as another step towards club and regatta racing. Requirements: Your own boatCost: $10 per session Dates: Every Thursday in the school termTime: Thursday - 1600 to Sunset This session is delivered by Club Coach - Adrian Finglas
Friday Junior TrainingFocusing on improving boat handling, and racing techniques and practise, as another step towards club and regatta racing. Requirements: Your own boatCost: Included in Junior Membership Dates: Every Friday in the school termTime: Friday - 1600 to Sunset This session is delivered by Club Coach - Adrian Finglas
Ladies SailingBlissful Afternoon Sailing
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Popular Sailing Choices Thursday Ladies SailingA three hour session of Sailing on beautiful Waterloo Bay for the girls. Increase your sailing skills and have fun at the same time!Cost: $59 (*Book and pay for 4 get 1 free)Dates: Most weeks (See Calender)Time: 1000 to 1300
Always wanted to get involved in sailing but running the kids around on the weekends has left no time for you? Well here at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron we have a program for all of those lovely ladies out there dreaming of getting out on the water. Ladies Sailing is for ladies only, run on Thursday’s from 1000 to 1300 it allows all of our busy women out there to get out on the water but still make it back in time to pick up the kids from school! With no previous experience in sailing required and aimed primarily at improving your individual skill level, Ladies Sailing aims to get you on the water for some of that much needed me time and leaving the worries of the world back on land. Ladies sailing also caters for those Ladies who would like to enhance their skills of sailing and want to take more leadership on the vessel they are currently sailing on. Ladies Sailing runs every Thursday (except for the school holidays) and bookings are essential. Private LessonsIf you are unable to 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!Cost: $60 per hour for 1 to 3 people or $150 for 3 hours!
Dates: Up to you! (Subject to instructor availability)
Whether committing to a full 4 week course isn’t foreseeably possible or you would prefer a one on one session with one of our Yachting Australia Qualified Instructors here at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron we have something for you. Private lessons are available here at the squadron from Wednesday to Sunday at a time that suits you. At the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron we are flexible and able to suit your needs and sailing ability, whether you would like a lesson for one person or up to four we tailor to your individual requirements.
Skill Development LessonPrerequisites: None. Whatever your level, our coaches can help you to achieve your goals!Cost: $75 per hour
Dates: Up to you! (Subject to coach availability)
We can also cater for your other boating needs anything from docking the vessle in tricky weather conditions to teaching your family the ropes on the boat. Our Squadron coaching team can cator for all your boating needs. No vessel is too big or too small!
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Youth Training Youth Keelboat Program
A Program has finally been developed for our youth sailors wanting to enhance their knowledge of sailing!
Cost: $35 a sessionDates: Every Sunday in the off season excluding school holidaysTime: 0900 - 1500
This program is to increase the students sailing skills in a fun and experiementing environment! Whilst being coached into the pathway of keelboat sailing; students will gain great team building skills and mentoring opportunities. Those who are interested in testing their skills against other clubs will also be invited to attend match-racing regattas. Some topics, which are covered, include how to identify wind shifts as well as lifts and knocks, racing rules and collaboration on the boat to indemnify job roles and responsibilities.
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Other Options
Boat Hire Please note: We may require a private lesson to assess your competency. *Hire agreement and payment plan must be completed prior to hire date. Hiring a Pacer is a great way to consolidate the skills you’ve learned!Prerequisites: Introduction to Sailing. Cost: $60/boat/3 hours $120/boat/Full dayDates: Contact the Sailing Academy to arrange Boat Hire
Why not hire an Elliott 6?Prerequisites: Club member and competency to sail a small keelboatCost: $150/boat/half day $300/boat/Full dayDates: Contact the Sailing Academy to arrange Boat Hire Want to test your skills on a 29er?Prerequisites: Club member and competency to sail a dinghyCost: $60/boat/half day $120/boat/Full dayDates: Contact the Sailing Academy to arrange Boat Hire
How about testing the waters with a club race opti?Prerequisites: NoneCost: $40/boat/half day $80/boat/Full day $350/ Term Rental Dates: Contact the Sailing Academy to arrange Boat Hire
Did you need a support/coach boat?Prerequisites: Club member and must have a Queensland drivers licenceCost: $100/boat/half day $200/boat/Full dayDates: Contact the Sailing Academy to arrange Boat HireConditions apply to hire our club boats. Please see sailing office to be advised. Larger powerboats can be negotiated upon as well.
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hild and to o their riends a sed with ho rs o n on the water.
RQYS are now hosting Children’s Birthday Parties.
Party Packages can include; On water and off
water games
Food packages
Delicious sailing themed cake
Sailing Packages
starts from $30/head!
Team Paddling Races
Sailing Challenges
Captains Games
Treasure Hunt
Please contact Jaime-Lee for more information Ph: 07 3396 8666 or E: [email protected]
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Discover Sailing Experience
Why not get your corporate team on the water and challenged with an exciting team building adventure!
RQYS have many corporte packages to suit your business and can tailor every sail to
achieve your team building goals.
- No Skills required- All ages encouraged- And no special requirements needed
We will organise and provide everything to give you a break out of the office!
Ring the RQYS sailing office to find out what WE can do for YOU!
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Questions?
What to…?
Bring to Sailing Classes:It is important that students come prepared for the course as sailing is an outdoor sport and you will be exposed to the outside elements.
Suitable clothing / Hat / Enclosed shoes (that can get wet) / Sunscreen / Water bottle / Change of clothes / Dry shoes / Towel
Do in case of bad weather:The RQYS Sailing Academy is 100% safety focused. In the event of bad weather, the first step is to check the RQYS website for updates on class schedules and times – www.rqys.com.au. If the site has not been updated, then please contact the Sailing Academy on 3396 8666 or email [email protected] from 0800 Saturday or Sunday morning. If the weather is extremely bad, then all effort will be made to contact each student to advise of classes being cancelled. If RQYS Sailing Academy cancels classes, the lesson will be rescheduled.
Do in the event that you cannot attend a class:For more information on our cancellation policies, please see the Terms and Conditions contained at the back of this booklet.
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Questions?
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.
Important to pay for your classes in advance: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.
Important to advise 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.
Junior Sailing Program Optimist Training
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Terms & Conditions Sailing Academy CoursesBOOKING POLICY
1. Bookings are to be accompanied by the prescribed Course fee. A booking is not confirmed until payment has been received.
2. Receipt of payment does not confirm that the Course will be conducted. The Sailing Academy reserves the right to cancel or substitute a Course at any time.
CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Bookings can be cancelled prior to one week of commencement of the Course and receive a full refund
2. For bookings cancelled less than one week prior to 24 hours before commencement, 50% of the course cost will be refunded.
3. No refund will be given for cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to the Course or for non-attendance at the Course, without a doctor’s certificate.
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Come & Join in the FUN!
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The Perfect Gift
Why not make that special someones day by purchasing them a sailing gift voucher!
Voucher Number: 001
EXPIRES: 31st December 2012 AUTHORIZED BY: RQYS Sailing Office
Not redeemable for cash. Visit www.rqys.com.au for more information.
A GIFT VOUCHER FOR
Happy Birthday Barry!
This certificate entitles you to participate in a Start Sailing
1&2 course at RQYS. Course Dates:
7th, 14th, 21st & 28th June 2012.
Start Sailing 1&2
Gift Vouchers can be purchased for any of the courses within this booklet and are suitable for all ages and occasions.
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