Dinghy Program
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Learn to sail. Build your skills. Find your next adventure.The Australian Sailing Dinghy Program is your pathway to learning, developing and enjoying sailing in a small boat. Whether you're stepping into a dinghy for the first time, building confidence on the water or ready to start racing, there's a course to help you take the next step. Dinghy sailing is active, exciting and rewarding. You'll learn practical skills on the water, develop your confidence and discover how to make the most of your boat and the conditions around you. |
No matter where you're starting, there's a place for you in the Dinghy Program.
Your sailing journey starts here
The Dinghy Program offers a progressive pathway, so you can learn at your own pace and continue developing your skills as your experience grows.
Your pathway doesn't have to be linear. You can choose the course that best matches your current experience and goals.
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Why learn to sail a dinghy?
Dinghies are an ideal way to learn and develop your sailing skills.
They're responsive, exciting and give you a direct connection with the wind, water and boat. You'll learn by doing — developing practical skills, confidence and decision-making every time you get on the water.
Dinghy sailing can be enjoyed recreationally, socially or competitively, with opportunities to continue sailing at your local club, join a racing fleet or progress into further coaching and competition.
Learn with Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing Dinghy courses are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructors and Assistant Instructors at accredited Discover Sailing Centres.
Our instructors are trained to create safe, supportive and engaging learning environments, helping participants develop both practical sailing skills and the knowledge to enjoy the sport.
Keep sailing
Completing a course is only the beginning.
Once you've developed your skills, there are plenty of ways to keep sailing — from joining your local sailing club and sailing socially, through to club racing, regattas and further coaching.
Your next adventure starts on the water.