Junior Learn To SailUPCOMING COURSES: Holiday Courses:
Sunday Courses: To register your interest for these courses, click here.
LTS is Torbay Sailing Club’s ‘Learn To Sail’ programme for young sailors aged approximately 9 to 13 years.
Over four full days (or a number of Sundays) your child will learn the basic skills of sailing needed to progress as young sailors. Children’s programmes are sailed in plastic Optimist boats which are provided by Torbay Sailing Club. Each course is limited to a very small class of just ten sailors at a time. This meets club requirements for low instructor pupil ratios and fits the number of LTS boat available. LTS Boats Torbay Sailing Club uses indestructible plastic boats which are stored and used exclusively by the club for LTS training, these are clearly visible from the shore for parents' peace-of-mind. There is no need for parents to buy a boat before starting the course! We allow you try the sport and then buy if it's right for you. Costs The cost is $300 in total for the learn to sail course and includes boat hire, friendly coaches, and small personal groups. Please note for this price, membership is not included. If you wish to continue sailing with our regular coaching programmes following the course, membership can be purchased at a reduced rate of $100. Requirements Children are required to swim 50 metres. Bring a fitting lifejacket/buoyancy aid if your child has one, otherwise the club can provide one. A wetsuit or warm clothing is highly recommended. If you require advice on equipment, talk to the LTS co-ordinator at time of booking. Enrol Early If you wish to enrol a child, please click 'Register Now' above. Places are limited so be quick. Please note that the courses will only go ahead if a minimum number of registrations are reached. If this number is not reached, you will be notified by email. Junior LTS (Learn To Sail) co-ordinator Courtney Reynolds-Smith lts@torbaysailingclub.org.nz |
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