Learn-to-sail for youth: We follow the South African Sailing programme to teach beginners to sail (see the calendar). Children between 8 and 13 are welcome. Children learn in Optimists and O-9ers and graduate onto Lazers.

Learn-to-sail for adults: We follow the South African Sailing programme to teach beginners to sail (see the calendar). Anyone over 14 is welcome. Beginners learn in Mirrors and graduate onto Lazers.

Fun sailing: Rent a club boat or use your own. Wear a life-jacket and have fun.

Sunday racing (see the calendar) starts at 09h00 and ends at 15h00. The skipper briefing for yachts and lazers is at 10am and the first race starts at 10h30. The skipper briefing for Optimists and O-9ers is at 11h00. Bring your own lunch and sundowners.

Spring regatta (see the calendar) is a 3 day event with 2 races per day, a fun sail, catering and bar.

Autumn regatta (see the calendar) is a 3 day event with 2 races per day, a fun sail, catering and bar.

Don't have a boat? Please email the Commodore on Commodore@MountainYachtClub.co.za and ask to crew on a yacht.

Never sailed? Please email the Commodore on Commodore@MountainYachtClub.co.za to arrange a "joy ride"

 

Training videos for Lazer sailing:

http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/rya-champion-club/coaching-videos/Pages/laser.aspx

http://lasersailingtips.com/rigging-and-launching/

 

Training videos for Optimist sailing:

http://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/rya-champion-club/coaching-videos/Pages/optimist.aspx

 

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