Start Sailing Course

UPCOMING COURSES:

Tackers for Juniors.  Our Junior program continues with children who completed Tackers 1 in July onto Tackers 2 on Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October 2026.

The next intake for juniors in the Tackers program is scheduled for Tackers 1 on 14th to 17th December 2026, followed with Tackers 2 on 11th to 14th January 2027.  Interested? please place your name on our Expression of Interest list (link below).  Enrolment offers will be sent to those on the EOI list closer to the course dates.

Start Sailing for Adults – Theory evening Friday 16th October 2026 followed by five Sunday morning on water sessions 18th, 25th October and 1st, 8th and 15th November 2026.  Interested?  please place your name on our Expression of Interest list (link below).  Enrolment offers will be sent to those on the EOI list closer to the course dates.

Please place your name on our Expressions of Interest list for both Junior and Adult courses.  The Club uses this list to plan future courses and send emails on the waiting list with enrolment offers when courses become available.

Whether you are a beginner or wish to refresh your sailing skills, Port Curtis Sailing Club offers introductory sailing courses for all ages.  Accredited as a Discover Sailing Center with Australian Sailing our affordable Start Sailing courses form part of the national recognized sailing program.  All sessions are run by an experienced team with a qualified instructor, using club boats, equipment and facilities. Our focus is on Safety, Sailing and Fun.

When can I Start Sailing?

Our Junior program is most suited from age 7 to 12/13yrs while the Adult program caters for youth and adults.  Tackers for Juniors is held on the School Holidays and Start Sailing for adults is held on Sundays usually between 0800 and 1200

For the best new sailor experience we run our programs with small groups, so places are limited.

To place your (no cost) Expression of Interest in our Start Sailing program please click here.

Port Curtis Sailing Club is operated by volunteers and aims to run two Junior and three Adult programs each year.  When a course is open for enrollments, please expect an email from our Expressions of Interest list inviting you to register and pay the course fees.

Discover Sailing Program Information Sheet

For more information please contact our volunteer Secretary on admin@gyc.com.au