Alexandre Rogers, Jack Hayes, John Riordan, Katie O'Connor
The Youth Spinnaker & Race Coaching program is for sailors in Youth aged sailors looking for a challenge and to develop their skills. If you are currently participating in Youth Fleet and looking for a challenge this course is for you! An introductory course focused on solidifying foundational skills while introducing race rules & strategy and how to fly a Spinnakers.
With guidance from experienced instructors, participants will gain confidence on how to race, learning everything from flying a spinnaker to racing rules & strategies. This program is an exciting pathway for those aiming to sail confidently, learm tp race, and one day own and skipper their own boat independently.
- Youth Intermediate Course
- Ages: 12-17
- Location: Darwin Sailing Club
- Session Days: Sundays
- Instructor Guidance: Australian Sailing Qualified Instructors
- Boats: RS Quest Dinghy
Pre-Requisites:
- Participants should ideally be water confident but will always wear life jackets during sessions.
- Have participated in Youth Fleet
Drop-off/Pick-up Location:
What to bring with you:
TOP - You will want a long sleeve shirt or rashie that will protect you from the sun and the stingers!
BOTTOMS - We require all participants to wear some form of Stinger Protection, such as leggings, tights or stinger suit!
CLOSED TOE SHOES - This can be a pair of runners you don't mind getting wet or Aqua shoes from your last snorkelling adventure!
SUN PROTECTION - We recommend bringing a Hat, Sunscreen, Water Bottle and Sunnies!
