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Dinghy: Start Racing

Recommended length

12 hours

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Maximum age

Course Overview
Join in the fun and challenge as you learn the basics of racing in a dinghy.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to learn the basics of racing and begin competing at club-level races.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing (Dinghy) completion certificate.

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.

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Start Racing Dinghy - Sunday 16th & 23rd August 2026

Sun 16 Aug 2026 09:00 - Sun 23 Aug 2026 15:00 AEST

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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

Venue

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training

Start Racing Dinghy - Saturday 17th & 24th October 2026

Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 24 Oct 2026 15:00 AEDT

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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

Venue

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training

Start Racing Dinghy - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December 2026

Sat 12 Dec 2026 09:00 - Sun 13 Dec 2026 15:00 AEDT

Centre

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

Venue

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training