TRAINING PROGRAMS

Albert Sailing Club has a strong tradition and a good reputation for training of people in dinghy sailing from novice to advanced levels. All programs are provided on a voluntary basis by experienced club members who have Yachting Australia coaching accreditation or are under the supervision of an Yachting Australia accredited Instructor or coach. 

In 2012 the Club is conducting a range of training programs and activities. Programs being offered include:

Details on program content and dates are provided below.


To participate in a training program you need to be a member of Albert Sailing Club (ASC).  If you are not currently a member the process to join is not cumbersome, and the annual fee covers training programs and membership of the club for 12 months. Albert’s fees are below the average for sailing clubs in Melbourne. Information on Membership is available from the club internet website.


Registration lists for programs and further information is posted on the club noticeboard in the foyer of the clubhouse. Saturdays are the best day for visiting the club to check these. Also check the ASC website under Training and the weekly Thursday Snippets newsletter for updates.

Email queries can be sent to training@albertsc.org.au

LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAM

This is an 8 week course which provides a safe and enjoyable introduction to small boat sailing for people who have either not sailed before or have limited sailing experience. The program develops skills and knowledge that enables the successful participant to safely and competently sail a small boat in light winds and enclosed waters.

The curriculum follows the Yachting Australia Basic Skills 1 & 2 program curriculum, including:

  • Rigging a dinghy sailing boat
  • Basic sailing techniques & manoeuvres, incl. tacking, gibing, main points of sailing.
  • Capsize procedures
  • Boat launching and recovery
  • Basic right of way rules
  • Winds and basic meteorology

Course instruction is provided by Yachting Australia accredited Instructors and experienced club members. 

  • Course #1 2012: Saturdays 9.30am to 12,30pm from 4 February 2012 COMPLETED
  • Couse  #2 2011 : Sundays 13.00 pm to 16.00 pm from 5 February 2012 COMPLETED 
  • Course #3 2011 : Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm from 5 May  DEFERRED
  • Course #4 2011 : Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, from 6 October

Course is provided for current club members and people who join as a new member. To enrol in a program new members pay the joining fee, annual subscription and the training administration fee. After completion of the course, new members hve the benefits of club membership for the balance of the 12 months period from the date of commencement of membership.

Dates and details for additional programs are posted on the club noticeboard in the foyer of the clubhouse and on the Training section of the ASC internet website.

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM 

Albert Sailing Club has a range of activities for junior sailors aged 8 to 14 years, with all levels of experience. For juniors looking to learn to sail we a run junior as part of our Novice Basic Skills Course. 

Green Fleet

  • Get into racing with Green Fleet learn to race short races. This program is designed for juniors who have completed a Learn to Sail or Tackers program and want to progress to a club racing level.
  • 2012 Green Fleet racing during winter season weekly from 28 April to 16 June on saturday mornings at 10am. For current and recently joined members sailing own boat or a club boat (subject to availability). Spring Green Fleet racing program commences in early October.

If you want further information on the Junior Training Program you can send an email to training@albertsc.org.au. Or call Don McKenzie on 0412 333 743.

IMPROVE YOUR SAILING SESSIONS

The objective of these sessions is to improve the sailing and racing skills of people who have completed a Basic Skills training program or have undertaken some training and completed a number of club level races. 

These sessions are held either on a saturday morning or sunday afternoon, according to demand. Details are published on club website and notices in clubrooms.

In 2012 Five week program on saturday mornings 10am to 12 noon commencing 5 May.

Module topics will include:

  • Race starts
  • Sailing to windward and tacking
  • Off wind sailing and gybing
  • Winds and directions
  • Sailing Rules and Regulations

SUNDAY SOCIAL DAYS

A number of Sunday Social Sailing Days are held during the spring and summer seasons. Sessions will be advertised in Thursday Snippets and the Club Newsletter. The club will be open from 10am to 4pm for people to sail  their own boat or for newer members to sail one of the club training boats - a Pacer, Laser or Minnow.  An informal coaching clinic may be conducted during the day for those who are interested. Otherwise enjoy sailing on Albert Park Lake and the facilities of the Club.

TRAINING CLINICS

Stand-alone training clinics are organised on Saturday mornings on various dates throughout the season. These will be advised through the club's Thursday Snippets emails and at Information Sessions held before Saturday club races.
 
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