LEARN TO SAIL AT THE ROYAL MELBOURNE YACHT SQUADRON

Sailing and boating in its many forms is an enjoyable pastime with something for everyone. It can be a relaxing or a technical endeavour, depending on how you approach it. As an accredited Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre we can provide you with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience to enjoy all aspects of sailing and boating in a safe and fun way.

Our on water courses cover many aspects of boating, including dinghy and keelboat sailing, powerboat tuition and the more technical aspects of sailboat racing.

Shore-based training covers topics such as navigation, safety, marine radio, weather forecasting and passage planning.

To view all our training courses, click the button or scroll down for each of our offerings.

Cancellations. Please note courses cancelled up to 72 hours in advance attract no fee however cancellations with less than 72 hours notice will be charged $75

Tackers

Kids 7-12

OutThere

Teens 8-17

Junior

Teens 12-17

Dinghy

Adults 18+

Keelboat

Adults 18+

Powerboat

Adults 18+

Shore based

Adults 18+

Tackers (Kids 7-12)

For children 7 – 12 years of age we operate a ‘Tackers’ program initially at our Australian Sailing partner sailing school ‘The Boatshed’ at Albert Park Lake for Tackers 1 & 2 before progressing to Tackers 3 here at RMYS and the more challenging coastal environment. We also provide a further coaching opportunity in our Tackers Squad.

OutThere (Teens 8-17)

For teenagers, the accredited OutThere Sailing program introduces participants to all aspects of sailing and boating in a fun, educational and broad-based way. The participants can then make an informed decision about what pathway is for them and join our Junior development squad or follow the Australian Sailing keelboat pathway.

Junior (Teens 12-17)

For children and teens 12 – 17 years of age, we operate a ‘Junior’ program giving access to the kids, who might be too old or too tall for our Optimists, the opportunity to have fun and become good sailors. We use our Pacers and Quest to initiate kids to tack, gybe and also use a spinnaker. Faster and very safe, these boats can also fit more than one on board: siblings and friends can enjoy sharing a sailing course together.

Adult Dinghy and Keelboat (18+)

The keelboat pathway provides participants with the knowledge and experience to successfully crew and skipper keelboats with cruising or racing formats and covers the more technical areas of spinnaker use and racing tactics.

Adult dinghy courses are popular and provide seat of your pants sailing tuition in an enjoyable and fast paced format.

Private training

The keelboat pathway provides participants with the knowledge and experience to successfully crew and skipper keelboats with cruising or racing formats and covers the more technical areas of spinnaker use and racing tactics.

Adult dinghy courses are popular and provide seat of your pants sailing tuition in an enjoyable and fast paced format.

Coaching

Personalised training for individuals or crews at any level designed to address the particular areas that the participant(s) would like to focus on.

Coaching sessions include (but are not limited to):

  • Sail trim – mainsail, jib, spinnaker
  • Teamwork – roles and responsibilities, performance details
  • Racing – strategy, changing gears, tactics
  • Cruising – anchoring, entering and leaving a marina, navigation onboard

Our Instructors

Our instructors are all passionate and experienced sailors and are qualified by Australian Sailing in the various disciplines that they teach as well as holding appropriate First Aid and Working with Children certification.

The Squadron

An enjoyable part of sailing at RMYS is the friendly and supportive club atmosphere with many existing club members more than happy to pass on their own knowledge and provide additional sailing opportunities as racing and/or cruising crew on their own boats. Club facilities include a heritage clubhouse with a raft of sailing memorabilia, a dedicated training centre, a member’s bar, training boat storage and a modern floating marina.

It would be our privilege to support your sailing journey.

Tackers

Kids 7-12

OutThere

Teens 8-17

Dinghy

Adults 18+

Keelboat

Adults 18+

Powerboat

Adults 18+

Shore based

Adults 18+