CHILDREN'S TRAINING PROGRAMMES

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRAINING
Would your children like to learn to sail or are you simply looking for an interesting leisure activity? Every school holidays Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Sail Training School offers learn to sail programmes in Optimist and Pacer dinghies, Keelboat Crewing Courses in BW8 Sports Boats and powerboat handling programmes. Courses of one week duration (Monday to Friday) are conducted by competent instructors accredited by Yachting Australia, in the safe and sheltered waters of Freshwater Bay in Peppermint Grove. This is a fun and exciting way to spend the holidays.

Enrolments are open to children between the ages of 6 and 17.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE WATER CONFIDENT AND ABLE TO SWIM (buoyancy jackets supplied)

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Little Tackers Fun Introduction to Sailing
A fun introduction to sailing for boys and girls aged 6 to 9 years using Optimist Dinghies. Sessions are conducted between 10:00 and 12:00 each day. This course covers rigging an Optimist, tying basic knots, nautical games and hands-on (non-threatening) sailing in shallow water.

Prerequisite:
No sailing experience necessary but participants must be able to swim and be water confident.

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Dinghy Sailing: Basic Skills 1 and 2 (Optimist and Pacer)
Yachting Australia's GISBS Basic Skills 1 and 2 for children aged 8 - 17 years. Sessions are conducted each morning Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 12:00. This course introduces rigging, capsize recovery drill, rope work, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and weather forecasts.

Prerequisite:
Basic Skills 1 - no experience but must be able to swim and be water confident
Basic Skills 2 - must have completed Basic Skills 1 or equivalent

Participants receive a log book and course certificate on successful completion.

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Better Sailing (Optimist and Pacer)
Third level of YA Log Book programme for 8 to 17 year olds. Sessions are conducted each afternoon between 13:00 and 16:00. This course covers advanced techniques such as roll tacking, roll jibing, handling a spinnaker and trapeze.

Prerequisite:
Participants must have completed and be competent in BS1 and BS2

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Introduction to Teams Racing (Pacer)
For those wishing to get involved in this popular and fast growing style of racing - whether it be at Club level (Inter-Club Teams Racing competition) or school (Secondary School's Teams Racing competition). This course will give participants an understanding of basic teams racing fundamentals such as finishing combinations, essential rules, tactics and manoeuvres (e.g. mark traps, covering, blanketing) as well as highlighting the importance of boat handling and speed control plus more.

Prerequisite:
Participants must have completed Better Sailing and have good boat handling skills or have prior sailing ability to fleet racing level.

Sessions will be conducted between 13:00 and 16:00 each day.

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Advanced Teams Racing
Depending on demand, the Club will offer an advanced course for those already team racing. Designed to sharpen skills prior to competition, this programme will include practice racing and be conducted by an experienced teams racing coach.

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Powerboat Training: Recreational Skipper's Ticket Training Course including Theory and Practical Assessments
A 15 hour training course suitable for new powerboat owners or those wishing to brush up on their theory and practical skills before attempting the Government's new Recreational Skipper's Ticket Assessments. This course will run over four days as follows:

Prerequisite:
Participants must be 14 years or over

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OTHER CHILDREN'S TRAINING

Schools Based Sailing
RFBYC Sail Training School conducts classes for school groups either during school hours or after school. These can include 'A Taste of Sailing' (where contact time is limited), 'Learn to Sail Basic and Advanced', 'Introduction to Teams Racing', 'Introduction to Keelboat Crewing' and 'Powerboat Handling'. Classes can also be tailored to each group's specific needs e.g. a combination of keelboat and dinghy sailing.

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Recreational Skipper's Ticket: Theory and Practical Assessment
The Club regularly conduct RST assessments for small groups on an ad-hoc basis. The theory assessment is conducted first and once successful completed, is followed by practical on-water assessment. Times for the practical assessment are arranged with the Club's Assessor.

Note:
Participants will need to study the RST Work Book and have practical skill before attempting the assessments - there is no teaching component.

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Recreational Skipper's Ticket Practical Training
Practical training in handling small powered craft is available for those who wish to sit the RST but feel they should brush up on their boat handling skills. This training is arranged as required by contacting the office. Up to three participants can be accommodated at a time on the vessel.

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National Power Boat Handling Certificate
This detailed 25 hour Yachting Australia Course is designed for novice students who have access to a powerboat and wish to gain proficiency in a broad range of practical, theoretical and safety issues. It is also a mandatory for students wishing to become sailing instructors. The course includes theory and practical assessments for Recreational Skipper's Ticket. This course will run over five week days between 12:30 and 17:30 each day and comprises three theory sessions and two practical sessions.

Prerequisite:
Participants must be 14 years or over

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Sunday Morning Dinghy Courses
RFBYC Sail Training School offers 'Learn to Sail' courses on Sunday mornings ranging from Little Tackers, Basic Skills 1 and 2 to Teams Racing. This programme runs from 09:00 to 12:00 each day for 6 weeks. For more information contact the Training Coordinator.

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Private Lessons/Courses
RFBYC Sail Training School can arrange private lessons at the request of individuals. These can be tailored specifically to your child's needs and should be booked directly through the Training Coordinator. We can also run courses for specific groups as required.

COURSE APPLICATION FORMS:

For more information and enrolments please contact Barry Martin on 08 9384 9100 or email training@rfbyc.asn.au

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CHILDREN COURSE DATES, TIMES & PRICES

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES

JULY 2011 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Course dates are as follows:
Monday 18 July to 22 July 2011

OCTOBER 2011 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Course dates are as follows:
Week 1 - Monday 3 October to 7 October 2011
Week 2 - Monday 10 October to 14 October 2011

CHRISTMAS 2011/12 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Course dates are as follows:
Week 1 –Monday 5 December to Friday 9 December 2011 (subject to availability of facilities – ISAF World Sailing Games 2011)
Week 2 - Monday 12 December to Friday 16 December 2011
Week 3 - Monday 19 December to Friday 23 December 2011
Week 4 - Monday 9 January to Friday 13 January 2012
Week 5 - Monday 16 January to Friday 20 January 2012
Week 6 - Monday 23 January to Friday 27 January 2012

APRIL 2012 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Course dates are as follows:
Week 1 - Monday 9 April to Friday 13 April 2012
Week 2 - Monday 16 April to Friday 20 April 2012

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SUNDAY COURSES DURING FOURTH TERM 2011

Week 1 - Sunday 23 October 2011
Week 2 - Sunday 30 October 2011
SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2011- FREE "GO SAILING DAY"
Week 3 - Sunday 13 November 2011
Week 4 - Sunday 20 November 2011
Week 5 - Sunday 27 November 2011
Week 6 - Sunday 4 December 2011

SUNDAY COURSES DURING FIRST TERM 2012

Week 1 - Sunday 5 February 2012
Week 2 - Sunday 12 February 2012
Week 3 - Sunday 19 February 2012
Week 4 - Sunday 26 February 2012
No training Labour Day long weekend
Week 5 - Sunday 11 March 2012
Week 6 - Sunday 18 March 2012

The following courses are offered on Sundays during the fourth term of 2011 and first term 2012 subject to minimum and maximum numbers.

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SATURDAY COURSES DURING SUMMER 2011/2012
The following courses are offered on Saturdays during the Summer of 2011/12 subject to minimum and maximum numbers.

The following courses are offered on Saturdays during the Summer of 2010/11 subject to minimum and maximum numbers.

PRIVATE LESSONS/COURSES
Upon request from individuals, one-on-one dinghy lessons can be arranged. Sessions are charged by the hour with a minimum of 2 hours per session. These courses are conducted in either Pacer or Optimist dinghies at a cost of $55 per hour including GST.

After school group programmes can also be arranged - price will depend on number of participants/boats, hours required and level of instruction.

Please contact the Training Coordinator for more details and a quote.

COURSE APPLICATION FORMS:

For more information and enrolments please contact Barry Martin on 08 9384 9100 or email training@rfbyc.asn.au