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Training News Term Time “Tackers” Kids Learn to Sail Term 1, 2018 Tackers program commences on Sunday 11 February, for 6 weeks. The Tackers Kids learn to Sail program is an Australian Sailing endorsed training program for kids aged 7-12yrs of age. Costs: $490 Non-members - $390 Club Members. • Tackers 1: Sunday's 08:00 - 11:00 • Tackers 2: Sunday's 11:15 - 14:15 • Tackers 3: Sunday's 14:30 - 17:30 Register Here: http://www.rpayc.com.au/courses/kids-learn-to-sail/sunday-term-time-tackers Adult Sail Training The RPAYC offers a simple training pathway for adults wanting to get into sailing or for those seasoned sailors to develop their skills. If you or a friend would like to give sailing a go, RPAYC will give you a safe, fun, and affordable environment to build your skills. The Australian Sailing program is broken into 5 modules. The progression through the keelboat program can be seen here: http://www.rpayc.com.au/courses/adult-keelboat-program • Level 1 (Start Crewing) • Level 1 (Start Helming) • Level 2 (Start Skippering) • Level 3 (Spinnakers) • Level 3 (Start Racing) Wednesday: 0930 – 1430hrs x 3 session Saturday: 0900 – 1700hrs x 2 sessions Cost: Member - $400. Non-Member - $450. Register: Contact the Sailing Office on 02 9998 3700 or [email protected] Twilight Discover Sailing sessions If you're not sure this is for you or cannot commit to the course sessions, why not try the Discover Sailing Adult Keelboat Twilights sessions. Book by contacting the Sailing Office. Women’s Tuesday Twilights Female only sessions. Subject to minimum numbers (3). Costs: $30 per twilight, per person. Push off: 17:00. Race Start 1755, return by sunset to relax in Halyards and enjoy dinner at the club. Dates: Tuesday, 16th & 30th Jan. 13th & 27th Feb. 13 th & 27th Mar. Thursday Twilights All welcome. Subject to minimum numbers (3). Costs: $30 per twilight, per person. Push off: 17:00. Race Start 18:05, return by sunset to relax in Halyards and enjoy dinner at the club. Dates: Thursday, 18th & 25th Jan. 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Feb. 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Mar. Green Fleet Training Term 1, 2018 Opti & Laser Green Fleet training commences Sunday 4 February, through to 8 April. Intro Opti Green Fleet: 900-11:00 |Opti Green Fleet: 11:30-15:00 Laser Green Fleet: 11:30-15:30 Register: http://www.rpayc.com.au/courses