The Learn to Sail Keelboats is a hands on course that introduces people to sailing on keelboats. No experience is necessary. We will teach you all of the principles needed for your journey to become a great sailor.
The Learn to Sail Keelboats is a hands on course that introduces people to sailing on keelboats. No experience is necessary. We will teach you all of the principles needed for your journey to become a great sailor. You just need to be over 16 years old!
On successful completion of the course participants will be awarded a Yachting NZ Level 1 Introductory Keelboat Sailing Certificate. From here we can help get you involved in club sailing to add to your skills and experience as well as offering you follow on courses such as Racing Crew and Cruising Crew.
The course covers the following topics:
essential safety skills
boat parts, rigging & boat terminology
knots and rope work
all crew positions including helming
tacking, gybing and sail setting
reefing
man overboard drills
The Wellington Ocean Sports Centre began on 3 July 1993 as the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club’s Sailing Academy. Originally based at the northern end of the Overseas Passenger Terminal, we began with a purely sailing focus using our two purpose built Muir 8.2m keelboats, Port Nic 1 and Port Nic 2.
In November 2008, we moved to our current location in the RPNYC’s historic former clubrooms. The newly renovated facility was opened by sailing legend Sir Peter Blake. Since then we have expanded our offering to a range of ocean sports, include SUP and kayaking, and become the Wellington Ocean Sports Centre. We are still part of the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, one of New Zealand oldest sporting clubs.
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