Discover Sailing with RSYS
Are you missing out on the fun? Come sail with us!
We teach children from 7 years through to adults of all ages and experience levels. Our courses are open to members
and non-members.
- Would you love to introduce your children or grandchildren to the joy of sailing?
- Are you desperate to get your teens off their screens?
- Are you a nervous novice keen to try something new?
- Perhaps you’re ‘rusty’ after a long absence from sailing.
- Are you an experienced sailor looking to polish up on your skills.
We have the course for you!
Tackers Discover Sailing
The Tacker’s program is the first step in every kid’s sailing journey and is open to sailors aged 7 – 12 years old. RSYS Tackers courses are run throughout the year and use the club’s fleet of Tackers Optimist dinghies.
Teens Discover Sailing
The RSYS OutThere Teenager Holiday Camps are specifically designed to cater for teenagers and use our Club’s fleet of Elliott 7s keelboats. The camps are a great opportunity for sailors to try keelboat sailing and explore Sydney Harbour with their friends.
Adult Discover Sailing
The RSYS Sailing Academy provides a number of discover sailing programs for adults in both keelboats and dinghies. Our courses are designed to cater for a wide range of experience levels from novices to boat owners looking to refine their skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The RSYS Sailing Academy is an Australian Sailing (AS) accredited training centre for both our Discover Sailing and performance training programs.
Non-members may participate in the Tackers, OutThere and Adult Keelboat Discover Sailing programs.
To participate in any other RSYS Sailing Academy programs (i.e. Optimist, Pacers, Lasers, SKP,) sailors must be or become an RSYS Member within one month of enrolling in the program.
For more information about RSYS membership, please contact a staff member of the RSYS Sailing Academy (Click Here).
Discover Sailing Programs: No. RSYS provides boats, sails and PFDs for all Tackers, OutThere, Adult Keelboat and Adult Laser discover sailing programs.
Optimist Program: Yes. Sailors are required to purchase and maintain their own boat.
Pacer Program: No. RSYS provides a fleet of Pacers including sails for this program.
Laser Program (Performance Training): Yes. Sailors are required to purchase and maintain their own boat. Sailors can request to hire a RSYS Laser (4.7 and Radial rigs only) depending on availability.
Squadron Keelboat Program: No. RSYS provides a fleet of Elliott 7s keelboats for this program and sources additional yachts for training as required.
Discover Sailing Programs: No. Sailors are not required to purchase any specialised clothing or equipment for the Tackers, OutThere, Adult Keelboat or Laser programs. Sailors will be provided with a list of recommended clothing and equipment on enrolment for each program. A general overview for all courses recommended gear is: clothing that can get wet, extra layers to stay warm, sun protection such as a hat and sunscreen and enclosed shoes (mandatory). Sailors will be provided with a personal flotation device (PFD) for the duration of the program.
Performance Training Program: No, however, the RSYS Sailing Academy will provide sailors with a list of recommended clothing and equipment at the beginning of the program that will significantly enhance overall experience of the program. The list offers a variety of price points and brand options to suit sailors’ individual needs. All sailors must purchase and wear their own PFD at all times whilst afloat.
If you have any other questions about clothing or equipment, please contact a staff member of the RSYS Sailing Academy (Click Here)
RSYS Sailing Academy Contact Details
33 Peel St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
Phone: +61 2 9017 0154
Email: [email protected]
