The course will cover a range of subjects, including water safety, names of boat parts, setting up boats, capsizing, launching and retrieving, tacking, gybing, points of sail and basic knots
The course provides Plastic Optimist designed especially for learning and these courses include buoyancy aids and facilities.
Our coaches are all qualified to Learn to Sail Coaches and run highly effective, well-managed courses.
On successful completion of the course the sailor will have achieved Level One of the YNZ Learn to Sail framework, which is nationally recognised. You will then be given the opportunity to carry on your sailing with Learn to Sail Level 2
Age: For kids aged 7-13yrs with no or very little sailing experience
Time: Ready to be on the water no later than 930am to approximately 12pm every Sunday of Term 4
Dates: Starting October 11th for 8 weeks - Excluding public holiday weekends.
Cost: $100 NPCL Club Membership + $280 Course Cost.
Please note we often have a waitlist for these courses so get in quick
Please complete membership registration for your sailor before Learn to Sail Registration
If you are interested, please email sailing@navalpoint.co.nz
For sailors with their own boat & gear who have completed a Learn to Sail program
Our Green Fleet, Open fleet and junior sailing is for those who can independently get themselves around a basic course, from here they will follow the Yachting New Zealand Learn to Race course which teaches them more about how to make their boats go fast, taking care of their new boat, boat handling and the racing rules of sailing.
There will also be multiple opportunities throughout the season for these sailors to head away to regattas with coach support
Time: Saturdays ready to be on the water at 930 am - 12 noon during the Sailing Season, Saturday afternoon club racing and weekday afternoon training (Optional) (October - April)
Cost: $100 NPCL Junior Club Membership + $550 - covers all weekend coaching for the season
More information: The Club has an active coaching programme, especially in dinghy classes, for more advanced racing sailors wishing to develop racing and boat handling skills. Contact sailing@navalpoint.co.nz for more information.
Parent involvement is essential.
Naval Point Club Lyttelton is host to 6 teams racing 420's with the aspriation to develop and grow teams racing in Canterbury.
Coaching takes place from 3pm to 5.30pm on a Wendesday afternoon and other sessions when sutiable.
All secondary School students with sailing experience are welcome.
Regattas will be attended when possible.
For Further information, contact us at Sailing@navalpoint.co.nz for further details
Coaching for coaches
Rescue boat training
Adult Keelboat sailing
Crewing on someone else's boat
For more information contact admin@navalpoint.co.nz