Description
This program is for children who have completed the beginner Optimist course and knows the basics and wants to improve their sailing skills. In this course they will start out in an Optimist and move onto an O’PEN Skiff when ready. They will learn how to handle a more tricky boat on their own, about the 5 points of sail, how to come alongside and how to sail a triangle course well.
Location

Sydney Harbour
Highlights
- Continue improving on your existing skills. Learn to sail a O’pen Skiff
- If you have missed the first week or 2, don’t worry, we can arrange a catch up
- School gate pickup from Manly Village (and possibly St Mary’s) available on selected days – get in touch
Good To Know
- 8 week program in term 1 and term 4 (we run a mini term in spring and autumn)
- Minimum age 7 + previous experience required
- Active Kids Vouchers Accepted
- We have limits on class sizes and don’t guarantee swaps/makeups. With notice we can usually arrange during the term.
- Everyone wears lifejackets whenever near water
- Want to avoid online booking fees – email/call!
Optional Extras
- Reef shoes
- Sun safe hats or caps
- Sun safe long sleeve rash vests
Learn to sail on Sydney Harbour. Start the adventure of a lifetime.
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