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Start Helming: Already completed Start Crewing? Great, the next step in the Australian Sailing pathway is Start Helming. The Start Helming course is designed to develop both your theory and practical skills to be able to confidently take control of the helm. Throughout this course we will cover preparation of the boat, helming, trim on all points of sail and recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm. It’s the ideal introduction to the basics of steering a boat and will equip you with the key responsibilities of being a helmsman.
The crew and helm course are 12 hours in duration each. This option is for one course 2 x 6 hour lessons over one weekend 9am-3pm Saturday and Sunday (you don’t have to do it over one weekend, you can choose 2 days that suit your schedule).
All of our instructors are passionate about sailing and are qualified by instructors with years of experience. We will provide life jackets, don’t forget to bring sun safe clothing, sun cream, wear non marking shoes and take a bottle of water.
Come along and enjoy sailing here in Manly, one of the best locations to sail in the world!
Additional Information
Scheduling: Start Crewing and Start Helming courses are 2 days long and generally run over the course of a weekend. Your order will show the start day and time of the first day. Please arrive in sufficient time to change and be ready for the start of the scheduled lesson time.
Waiver: Each participant will be required to complete a waiver before participating in a course/experience. This can be done online or at the office.
Location: Lessons will start from Manly Sailing. Our office is located on the wharf level underneath Many Yacht Club. When in Manly, facing the Manly Ferry Wharf, turn left and follow the path around past East Esplanade beach until it ends. A short 10 minute walk.
Footwear: Old trainers or wetsuit booties to provide protection from sharp objects. Crocs and Thongs are not permitted as they cannot be securely fastened to feet. Anyone arriving without secure footwear will not be permitted on the boats or the wharf.
Hat: A secure hat that can be tied on is recommended.
Clothing: Loose fitting pants/active wear which will allow you to move around the boat easily. A long sleeve T-Shirt or top for sun protection.
Warm Top: such as an old polar fleece, or a light wind jacket is advised to add that extra layer if it’s chilly.
PFD (Personal Floatation Device) – we supply PFD’s for all students. Anyone declining to wear their PFD will not be allowed to participate.
Sun cream: Participants should bring and use sun cream, preferably Zinc or at least factor 30+.
Secure gear bag: is required to store all clothes and gear. We will do our best to make sure students gear is secure but we do not have lock up facilities so please don’t bring valuables. Gear should be labelled clearly to mix-ups / lost property. We will store lost property for a maximum of two weeks following an event.
Dry clothes: Participants may get wet during the session so a set of dry clothes for afterwards is advised.
Refunds and changes: Please see terms and conditions
Weather: Please see terms and conditions
