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Keelboat: Start Racing

Recommended length

12 hours

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Maximum age

Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.

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Adult Keelboat Learn to Sail - Start Start Racing 20 September - 25 October 2026

Sun 20 Sep 2026 08:30 - Sun 25 Oct 2026 12:00 AEST

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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Venue

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Ladies of the Sea : Start Racing 14 October - 4 November 2026

Wed 14 Oct 2026 09:30 - Wed 04 Nov 2026 13:00 AEDT

Centre

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Venue

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron