GLYC is an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre. We welcome people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities to find out how fun, safe, accessible, and affordable sailing is.

Our instructors are qualified with Aus Sailing and we supply boats and buoyancy vests to all participants during courses. Discover Sailing Courses offer a structured way to learn to sail for people new to the sport.

You can register for a Discover Sailing Course with no prior boating experience or you may have already had an opportunity to get out on the water.

Dinghy Sailing

For children and adults and involves sailing on small exhilarating boats. You will need to be a proficient swimmer and prepared to get wet in a small sailing dinghy.

  • Start Sailing 1
    Learn the fundamental skills of sailing a dinghy.
  • Start Sailing 2
    Continue to learn the fundamental skills of sailing a dinghy on your own.
  • Better Sailing
    Sail in faster winds and develop the skills from SS1 and 2.
  • Start Racing
    Learn the basics of dinghy racing.
  • Better Racing
    Improve your racing in a dinghy.

For planned and upcoming courses see Upcoming Courses

Sailing for Kids

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years run over 5 days during school holidays. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience to participate but need to be a proficient swimmer and prepared to get wet in a small sailing dinghy.

  • Tackers 1- Having Fun
    Learn the basics of sailing.
  • Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques
    Learn tricks and techniques of sailing.
  • Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast!
    Learn more advanced sailing skills.

For planned and upcoming courses see Upcoming Courses

Powerboat

We also run Aus Sailing Powerboat courses, generally for yacht club members, to improve their skills when operating safety boats in a club environment.

Costs

We try to keep course costs to a minimum. Costs will vary depending on circumstances and are designed to help cover our costs – instructor training, boat maintenance etc.

More Information

You can find out more about Discover Sailing programs from the Aus Sailing Discover Sailing web site.

Alternatively contact us at GLYC via email to DSCP@sailglyc.com

For more information about possible courses at GLYC see Upcoming Courses