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 Sunday 12th and Sunday 19th January 2025 (note this is a date change to before advertised date). 

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 early February - exact dates to be confirmed. 
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​Each course costs $300 ($200 for members). See our available dates and make a booking here.

Junior Courses

We have a wide range of junior courses. Please see our dedicated "Junior" page for all the information!

Powerboat Courses

We are considering running some Powerboat Handling courses. In this course you will learn practical driving skills, boat parts, safety equipment and enhance boat handling abilities at high and low speed, particularly in confined areas.

It would be run in a full day of practical skills as well as an additional evening of theory. Note: you must have your marine licence to complete this course. 

We do not yet have a date scheduled but are looking to gauge interest. Please fill out this form if you would be interested in completing this course. Click here for the form.

Additional Coaching

If you want to complete a course not listed above, or you simply want some bespoke private tuition please reach out to [email protected].