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Elwood Sailing Club Training CentreAdults and children from are provided with the training they need to become competent sailors with the aim of progressing to competitive club sailing. For further information read on or print off our Training Brochure. Training Dates For the 2008-2009 season, two training semesters of 8 sessions each
will be held on Saturday mornings in October - November 2008 and February
- April 2009 as follows:
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| Each session will run from 0900 -1200 hours (9am until 12 noon). Please note that 0900 is the actual commencement time, and students are expected to be present before then. InstructionInstruction is by qualified Instructors with many years of dinghy sailing and teaching experience. Instruction will be given both on-land and on-the-water in club-supplied boats. Course Syllabus - Get Into Small Boat Sailing - Basic Skills 1
During the course, students reaching a satisfactory level will be encouraged to participate in the afternoon Club races. Students will also be encouraged to buy their own boats. At the end of each semester, all students will be assessed on sessions attended and standard of sailing achieved. Attendance Certificates will be awarded to those who have satisfactory attendance records and Competency Certificates to those who have reached a satisfactory level of sailing ability. VenueThe courses will be held at Elwood Sailing Club, Foreshore, Elwood, off Ormond Esplanade. (Melways ref 67B4). A Council-controlled car park is adjacent and meter fees are payable. What to WearWeather conditions may vary from cold to hot, so students should therefore bring:
EnrolmentsEnrolments will only be accepted on the official Yachting Australia Student Enrolment Form obtainable by clicking here. Payment is required at the time of enrolment. Please see the Enrolment Form for details. The number of places available in both adult's and children's training squads is limited, so enrolments will be accepted on a first-in basis in the order completed Enrolment Forms are received together with full payment, until the squad limit is reached. This rule applies to all applications, including Club members, and in the interests of fairness to all will be strictly enforced JuniorsAt least one parent is to be present each day and involved in their children's
training activities by assisting in the preparation of boats, or helping
on-the-water, or helping children with the cleaning and storing of boats,
or general help with club activities during the training sessions. Parents
will thus also become familiar with the sailing environment, and their
assistance will enable instructing staff to have more time available for
actual teaching Fees Payable per Semester
Note: For Trainees who provide a suitable boat, Training fee is discounted 50%. Final Enrolment Dates and Information SessionsAll enrolled or intending students are to attend the introduction sessions at the Elwood Sailing Club, which will be held: 1st Semester - Saturday 28th September 2008 Both will start at 0900 to 11.00 hours and as well as being the last dates on which enrolments will be accepted for each semester, will provide students with a preview of the club and its facilities. Further InformationBookings and inquiries may be made to ESC Training Coordinator: Yachting Australia Training Centre Enrolment Form for Elwood Sailing Club Training Centre Back to Top HomeWindsurfing LessonsIf you are seeking Windsurfing lessons contact Repeat Performance Sailboards who store their training equipment at the ESC by phone on 03 9525 6475 or go to their website for further details. If you are reading this check out our club Windsurfing page. Back to Top Home
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