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3. Start Helming
Recommended length
12 hours
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.
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Keelboat - Start Helming (Flexible Dates)
Tue 01 Jan 2019 00:00 — Wed 31 Dec 2025 00:00 AEDT
Centre
Atlas Sailing
Venue
Mosman Bay Marina
Adult Keelboat - Start Helming
Tue 01 Jul 2025 09:00 — Tue 30 Jun 2026 09:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming-Flexible dates
Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Start Helming - We sail on Sydney Harbour every day!
Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Pacific Sailing School
Start Helming
Sat 02 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sat 23 Aug 2025 12:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming August Sunday Course
Sun 10 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sun 24 Aug 2025 16:00 AEST
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
Venue
Sandringham Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sun 10 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sun 17 Aug 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Keelboat Helm - Sunday 17th & 24th August 2025
Sun 17 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sun 24 Aug 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training
Start Helming
Sun 31 Aug 2025 09:00 — Sun 21 Sep 2025 12:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming Course (September Wednesday Afternoons) 2025
Wed 03 Sep 2025 12:00 — Wed 24 Sep 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Keelboat Helm - Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 2025
Sat 13 Sep 2025 09:00 — Sun 14 Sep 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron - Training
Start Helming
Sat 27 Sep 2025 09:00 — Sat 04 Oct 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Start Helming - midweek
Tue 30 Sep 2025 09:00 — Thu 02 Oct 2025 13:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 18 Oct 2025 09:00 — Sat 08 Nov 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Keelboats - Start Helming
Saturday 18th October & Sunday 19th October 2025
Centre
Townsville Yacht Club
Venue
Townsville Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 18 Oct 2025 10:00 — Sun 19 Oct 2025 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming Course (October-November Tuesday Evenings) 2025
Tue 21 Oct 2025 15:30 — Tue 11 Nov 2025 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Start Helming/ Skippering
Sat 01 Nov 2025 09:00 — Sun 02 Nov 2025 17:00 AEST
Centre
Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming Course
Sat 08 Nov 2025 09:00 — Sat 22 Nov 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Wollongong Yacht Club
Venue
Wollongong Yacht Club
Adult Keelboat Learn to Sail - Start Helming 16 November - 14 December 2025
Sun 16 Nov 2025 08:30 — Sun 14 Dec 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Start Helming
Sun 16 Nov 2025 09:00 — Sun 07 Dec 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Female Sailors' Start Helming
Sun 23 Nov 2025 10:00 — Sun 30 Nov 2025 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming Course (November-December Tuesday Evenings) 2025
Tue 25 Nov 2025 15:30 — Tue 16 Dec 2025 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Start Helming Course (November-December Wednesday Afternoons) 2025
Wed 26 Nov 2025 12:00 — Wed 17 Dec 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Start Helming
Sun 04 Jan 2026 09:00 — Sun 11 Jan 2026 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Keelboat Start Helming - Course 1
Monday 5th January 2026, 9am-12pm
Tuesday 6th January 2026, 9am-12pm
Wednesday 7th January 2026, 9am-12pm
Thursday 8th January 2026, 9am-12pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Venue
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Start Helming Course (January Tuesday Evenings) 2026
Tue 06 Jan 2026 16:00 — Tue 27 Jan 2026 19:00 AEDT
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Start Helming - midweek
Tue 13 Jan 2026 09:00 — Fri 16 Jan 2026 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 17 Jan 2026 10:00 — Sun 18 Jan 2026 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 07 Feb 2026 09:00 — Sat 28 Feb 2026 12:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 21 Feb 2026 10:00 — Sun 22 Feb 2026 04:30 AEDT
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sun 01 Mar 2026 09:00 — Sun 22 Mar 2026 13:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 14 Mar 2026 10:00 — Sat 21 Mar 2026 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 11 Apr 2026 10:00 — Sat 18 Apr 2026 16:30 AEST
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming - midweek
Mon 20 Apr 2026 09:00 — Wed 22 Apr 2026 13:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Female Sailors' Start Helming
Sun 17 May 2026 10:00 — Sun 24 May 2026 16:30 AEST
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Start Helming
Sat 13 Jun 2026 10:00 — Sun 14 Jun 2026 16:30 AEST
Centre
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club