Davey's Bay Yacht Club offers a wide range of sailing courses for all ages and abilities. From adult beginner courses to junior programs to advanced level coaching, we've got something for you!
Courses are run on set dates and typically in groups with up to six participants. If you would like a 1:1 course or the dates we have available do not work for you please reach out to [email protected].
Adult Learn to Sail
We are currently offering the Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2 courses.
Start Sailing 1 introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology, equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. The next Start Sailing 1 course is scheduled for Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February.
Start Sailing 2 is the next step, which provides the necessary groundwork to independently get sailing and covers important safety points such as completing "man-overboard" recoveries. The next Start Sailing 2 courses are scheduled for February - exact dates to be confirmed. Each course costs $300 ($200 for members). See our available dates and make a booking here.
Powerboat Courses
A great course to learn the practical side of boat handling in a RIB, also a requirement for achieving a Dinghy or Windsurf instructor qualification. We are running a Powerboat Handling course, scheduled in for 8th February 2025. There will also be an additional evening for theory in the week prior (date tbc). This course costs $300 for members.