Dinghy Group

 

Entries have now opened for this years sail school and we encourage online registration. See below for online registration details.

 

Running from the 5th to 8th September 2009 (first 4 days of the Sept. school holidays) we aim to provide a varied program of events, both on and off the water, catering for all levels of ability and all classes of centreboard dinghies.

Conditions:

• Participants must be at least 8 years old and be able to swim 25 metres unaided.
• All activities on the water require personal flotation devices (PFD) of appropriate size and that meet current Australian Standards.
• Participant, or their guardian if under 18, has sole and exclusive responsibility whether to participate
• All sailors except beginners or crew, must own their own boat
• Dinghy Group reserves the right to cancel entry

Provisional Program: ------> UPDATED 21/8/9 <----------

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The following information will assist in answering commonly asked questions regarding our Sail School:

• The sail school is an Yachting Australia approved training program
• Coaching for dinghy sailors is conducted in Sabots, Flying 11’s, Mirrors, 420’s, Lasers, Int. Cadets, Pacers and any other class where the numbers justify a separate coach.
• Interstate and local coaches are used
• High calibre coaching for all classes and abilities
• Prior registration is essential as places are limited
• Cost is $150 (YA financial members) or $160 (non-members)

ESSENTIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (IE REQUIRED):

• Approved personal flotation device
• (PFD type1 or type 2)
• Wet suit
• Sun hat

RECOMMENDED:

• Spray jacket, thermals, wet suit boots & gloves
• Change of clothing including socks and shoes
• Sunscreen, bathers, towel & hat
• Suggest all items of clothing be named.
• No responsibility is taken for loss of valuables

Peter Johnston, one of Sail School's sponsors and who also sponsors one of our Summer Pennant Series, have a large range of suitable sailing gear including personal flotation devices.

**** PJ Sail School Special *** Visit http://www.peterjohnston.com.au/sail_school_specials_-_valid_-_24082009_-_31102009/index.html for special discounts as well as special "complete package" consisting of Burke PFD, Burke Wet Suit and Burke Long sleeve Rash top : $199 - total saving of $85.

SAILING PROGRAM
Participants should be ready for sailing by 09:30 as training sessions start promptly at 10:00.

Participants will be off the water by 16:00 each day.

A variety of ‘off water’ training activities will be available should the weather be unsuitable for sailing.

Lunch will be available for purchase from the canteen on each day.

ENQUIRIES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION CONTACT
Dinghy Group Chairman 0411 560057 tim@taz-e.com.au
Dinghy Group Publicist 0406 492166 stefan@metoceanservices.com

Click here to Register Online

AFTER SAIL SCHOOL
The DSS /RYCT Dinghy Group sail training program & racing will commence early October – visit www.dinghygroup.org.au for more information and key dates as they are confirmed.