Adults Learn to Sail
Dinghy Sailing for Adults
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing. The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors. No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.
**Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus**
Sailing for Adults
Start Sailing 1 & 2 for Adults Expressions of Interest
Start Sailing 1 & 2 for Adults - Expressions of Interest
If you don’t see a course that suits or would like be on the mailing list to receive notifications of future course dates, please express your interest here.
Start Sailing 1 & 2 for Teens / Adults: Sundays (starting 23/08/26)
Teen & Adult Beginners Sailing Course - Dinghy
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing.
The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.
Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus
More Details / Book Now!
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing.
The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.
Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus
More Details / Book Now!
Start Sailing 1 & 2 for Teens / Adults: October School Holidays (starting 29/09/26)
Teen & Adult Beginners Sailing Course - Dinghy
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing.
The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.
Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus
More Details / Book Now!
Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way for teenagers and adults to get into sailing.
The Australian Sailing Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing. All equipment including the boats and life jackets are provided by the Club and all training is run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors.
No previous experience is necessary – you will learn all of the basics.
Participants must be water confident and aware that capsize drills are a part of the Start Sailing Syllabus
More Details / Book Now!
Keelboat Courses
A keelboat is a small to mid-sized recreational sailing yacht. Our Club keelboat is 9 metres long.
Start Crewing & Helming
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently crew on a yacht and take control on the helm.
- Prepare sails and rigging, correct use of halyards, sheets and deck hardware.
- Skills and techniques; helm and trim sails; tack and gybe, heave-to; effect of heel and trim; anchoring.
- Recover a man overboard under sail.
- Correct operation of safety equipment.
- Weather and the environment.
- From Ages 16+
The Hillarys Yacht Club Start Crewing and Helming course is proudly sponsored by West Coast Boat Works.
Upcoming Crewing & Helming Courses
Start Crewing & Helming Expressions of Interest
Start Crewing & Helming fom Ages 16+.
If you don’t see a course that suits or would like be on the mailing list to receive notifications of future course dates, please express your interest here.
If you don’t see a course that suits or would like be on the mailing list to receive notifications of future course dates, please express your interest here.
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Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 20/06/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 04/07/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 25/07/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 08/08/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 05/09/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
Crewing & Helming - 2 Full Days: Sat/Sun (starting 19/09/26)
Keelboats allow you to learn to sail without the fear of capsizing, and usually with several other people on the boat. Learning to sail in self-righting keelboats (or trailer sailers) provides a learning platform that is stable yet responsive. As your skills progress, you will also develop an understanding of each persons role and how teamwork plays a major part of being an effective crew.
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
This is an introductory course, the skills covered in this combined introductory course include basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing, preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard.
If you are keen to get more hours on the water, growing your skills in Crewing, Helming or both, we also have half day sessions for those interested!
Learn More / Book Now!
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATIONS
To make a course booking, please use the ‘Book Now’ button to register. This will take you to our Australian Sailing (AS) course registration page. Australian Sailing is the national body for the sport of sailing and Hillarys Yacht Club is a registered Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre. You will need to know the Australian Sailing (AS) number of the sailor participating in the course in order to register that person, or you can create a profile for a new sailor. This profile and number are a unique identifier and stores course information for future reference, accessible by yourself and your registered club. It is important that the AS number is created for the person doing the course with their own name and details as they will keep this number for the lifetime of their journey in the sport of sailing.
