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2-3. Start Crewing and Start Helming
Recommended length
20 hours
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
85
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. In the combined course, you will also experience and develop the theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.
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 of crewing and helming, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Crewing and Start Helming completion certificate.
Find courses
Start Crewing and Start Helming - We sail every day!
Thu 31 Jan 2019 09:00 — Tue 31 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Step 1 Course 3
Sat 13 Apr 2024 09:30 — Sat 04 May 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - April/May 2024
Sat 20 Apr 2024 08:30 — Sat 11 May 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing & Helming @ RFBYC: Saturday Mornings Apr/May 2024
5 x Saturday morning sessions 08:30 to 13:30
27 Apr | 4 May | 11 May | 18 May | 25 May
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Apr 28th - May 26th
April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Start Crewing & Helming @ RFBYC: Sunday Mornings Apr/May 2024
5 x Sunday morning sessions 08:30 to 13:30
28 Apr | 5 May | 12 May | 26 May | 9 Jun
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Start Crewing
Sat 04 May 2024 09:00 — Sat 01 Jun 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - June 2024
Sat 01 Jun 2024 08:30 — Sat 29 Jun 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing
Sat 08 Jun 2024 09:00 — Sat 29 Jun 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Center (MHYC)
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Jun 9th - Jul 7th
June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - July 2024
Tue 02 Jul 2024 08:30 — Fri 05 Jul 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - July 2024
Tue 09 Jul 2024 08:30 — Fri 12 Jul 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Jul 21st - Aug 18th
July 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Start Crewing & Helming @ RFBYC: Sunday Mornings Aug/Sept 2024
6 x Sunday morning sessions 08:00 to 12:00
4 Aug | 11 Aug | 18 Aug | 25 Aug | 1 Sep
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - August 2024
Sat 10 Aug 2024 08:30 — Sat 07 Sep 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Start Crewing and Start Helming: Sep 1st - Oct 6th
September 1, 8, 15, 29 October 6 0800 to 1215
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - September 2024
Tue 24 Sep 2024 08:30 — Fri 27 Sep 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - October 2024
Tue 01 Oct 2024 08:30 — Fri 04 Oct 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Step 1 Course 1
Sat 05 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Saturdays - November 2024
Sat 02 Nov 2024 08:30 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Learn to Sail Adults (Start Crewing & Helming) - Four Consecutive Days - December 2024
Tue 17 Dec 2024 08:30 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Adult Learn to Sail Keelboat Step 1 Course 2
Sat 01 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 29 Mar 2025 12:00 AWST
Centre
South of Perth Yacht Club
Venue
South of Perth Yacht Club