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APYC “Learn to Sail” Training Schedule 
"Sailing is fun and
learning to ​sail is fun too"

Albert Park Yacht Club is an Australian Sailing  accredited
​Discover Sailing Training Centre
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LEARN TO SAIL

Learn to Sail with Albert Park Yacht Club.
Learn to sail Level 1
Learn To Sail  Level 2
Lesson times 9:15 - 12:30 Saturday mornings

In Learn To Sail 1: Learn the basics of sailing on the protected waters of Albert Park Lake
with the aid of experienced instructors who will be in the boat with you.

In Learn To Sail 2:  Begin the path to independent sailing. By the end of the course you will
be capable of sailing a small dinghy on your own in moderate winds.

Start Sailing 1 (beginner) Dates:
TBA - 2021

Start Sailing 2 (independent sailing) Dates:
Sat 9 Jan,   Sat 16 Jan,   Sat 23 Jan,   Sat 30 Jan,   Sat 13 Feb,   Sat 20 Feb

Training Coordinator: Peter Whitaker - 0418 528 994
 learn2sail@apyc.org.au 

How to get involved


​Checkout the membership application form on our
  1. " Join The Club" page.
  2. Complete the Join The Club application form and either post it to us at :
    PO BOX 3, Albert Park 3206 or, better still come down to the club on a calendar race Saturday around lunchtime say hi and hand the completed application form to our membership secretary or a committee member. Feel free to call for any enquires.
  3. We will schedule you into the next available " Learn To Sail " course.
  4. Participate in our club sailing events.
  5. Eventually you may wish to buy a boat.  We can help you decide which is best for you. 

Learn to Sail

Albert Park Lake provides an excellent, safe and convenient location to learn to sail.  We offer training to all Members for a once off cost of $100 for Seniors and Family Membership, and $50 for Juniors.

Training is held on Saturday mornings at 9.15am till 12.30pm. Bookings are essential. More information about the courses and trainers is available at the links below.

Introduction to Racing

Contact our training coordinator for upcoming course dates.
Contact - Training Coordinator:
​Peter Whitaker - 0418 528 994
learn2sail@apyc.org.au