HEAD COACH REPORT
~ Denis Jones, Head Coach
Learn to Sail @ SoPYC
See website for details and updates – sopyc.com.au/learn-to-sail/ KEELBOATS
At SoPYC we run sailing programs that include Courses as part of an overall pathway to develop skills in a social and fun way and make your experience with the Club both rewarding and long-term.
KEELBOAT LEARN TO SAIL
Our entry level course is the Adult Keelboat Course which runs on our BW8 yachts to provide an exciting and safe experience, with 4 participants plus an onboard instructor on each boat. All of the boat equipment, life jackets, and sailing gloves will be provided.
KEELBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE
The Level 2 course allows participants to get more hands-on experience to practice what they learnt in the Learn to Sail course, and forms part of our overall development program aimed at confidence and retention.
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SOUNDINGS | May 2021 ~ July 2021
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Youth Keelboat Development Program provides a structured pathway suited to our youth sailors intending to develop their fundamental keelboat sailing and racing skills as a platform to participate in interclub and professional match racing or other keelboat events.
WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Women’s Keelboat Development Program provides a structured pathway suited to our Female sailors intending to develop their fundamental keelboat sailing and racing skills as well as create an environment to build support and confidence within the sailing environment. Stage two focuses on specialising skills in suited roles as well as developing higher level racing skills and be ready to represent the club in racing opportunities.
