Discover Sailing Day
This Sunday to dip the toes in the water and see what sailing is all aboutDiscover Sailing Day will be held this Sunday (October 27) at many
sailing clubs around NSW. It is a fantastic way to have a great day out with
your partner, friends, work colleagues and family. And all at no cost.
You’ll have the option to go out for a short sail with an
experienced sailor, have a look around the chosen club’s facilities, and find
out about the sailing programs and courses available.
There is something for the whole family and even kids can
sail when accompanied by a parent or guardian. People of all abilities are
welcome and some clubs offer facilities, which are accessible to people with a
disability.
Discover Sailing Days are free to attend and the clubs
provides all boats and safety equipment. All you need to bring is clothes
and shoes you don’t mind getting wet, sunscreen, and a hat. Shoes with
non-marking soles are preferred.
Register your interest beforehand to save time on
arrival. Alternatively, you can simply turn up on the day at the
participating club of your choice and register.
Participants will be taken out on a short sail with an
experienced club member. Discover Sailing Days are very popular so you
may need to be patient and wait for your turn to sail.
Safety is the highest priority for participating clubs,
Yachting NSW and the Boating Industry Association of NSW. Please be aware
that if weather conditions are unsafe a club may need to reschedule your
sailing experience.
A few things you need to know:
• Participation in Discover Sailing Day is not limited to
age however attendees need to be competent swimming at least 20m wearing a
lifejacket if they hope to sail on a dinghy.
• Some clubs may be limited in their ability to cater
to every age. The Discover Sailing website enables you to search for
clubs in your local area that you can participate at based on your age and
they type of sailing you're interested in.
• Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to ensure clubs
allocate sufficient time for you to experience sailing.
• You will need to sign/acknowledge a Safety Disclaimer
during the online registration process or at the club you attend.
Please contact the Boating Industry Association of NSW
on (02) 9438 2077, info@bia.org.au , see www.discoversailing.org.au
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