ADULT COURSES

Whether you are wanting to learn to sail under your own control or share the load with a crew, we have a course for you. 

 Adult Learn to Sail - Dinghy

The Adult Dinghy LTS programme is a multi level programme for people aged 15 and above.  It is designed to teach you the basics of dinghy sailing through to race (if you want to go that far). There will be lots of fun and plenty of adventures including both group and individual sailing.  The sailing will be in club supplied Topaz dinghies and RS Quests. On this course you will develop core sailing skills, while having fun and meeting new friends.  Everyone learns at different rates, so progress will vary between students. Level one is an introduction and basics of sailing, on completing level one criteria you go onto level two, which builds speed of manoeuvres and confidence.  Level three is for those wanting to continue into racing.

 Term One 2025

• Learn to Sail Dingy Beginners Level 1 Monday 5pm - 8pm
• Learn to Sail Dingy Beginners Level 1 Sunday 9am - 12pm 

Level 2/3 Courses are available on a Tuesday and Friday.  Please contact the office/coaching team for more information.  You must have completed level 1 to join these groups.

We provide a lifejacket and a spray jacket if you do not have one.  Please bring suitable swimwear/clothing and preferably a wetsuit.  If you do not have a wetsuit, thermals would be advised.  Please feel free to contact us if unsure.  Showers are available at the end of your lesson, so please bring a towel and warm clothing to change into.

Adult Learn to Sail – Crewed Yacht

LTS Adult Crewed Yacht Course is a programme for people 16 and above.  It is designed to teach you the basics of crewed yacht sailing.  This is conducted on a trailor yacht, working with three other beginners to sail under the instruction of our experience skipper. 

(5 week) Friday 4.30pm – 7.30pm $450 per person REGISTER HERE
Option 1: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb  
Option 2: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr

 
(3 day) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am – 3.30pm (incl lunch break) $450   REGISTER HERE
Option 1: 3 Feb, 4 Feb, 5 Feb
Option 2: 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 5 Mar 

Booking/Cancellation

Courses require a minimum to run and a maximum for health and safety.  If the course you would like is full you can waitlist for cancellations.  We will confirm as soon as possible if we have the numbers to run your course.

Due to weather we sometimes have to reschedule, or if we are unable to do this we would credit your account.  We do not refund/reschedule lessons for absence.

learntosail@yacht.org.nz.