These are typically run concurrently over 6 sessions earlier in the sailing season (September to December). The course fee covers use of Club LTS boats, life jackets, helmets plus Club membership for the season.

The structured training programmes follow a format developed by Yachting New Zealand and covers basic sailing skill. For the Beginner Skill Builder course:

• Water safety
• Rigging a boat
• Sailing theory
• Launching and retrieving
• Practical sailing and boat handling techniques
• Capsizing
• Basic sailing rules
• Knot tying

Once completed there is on-going support for further development by joining in with the racing fleets under guidance of existing Club members, or continuing with:

• Everyday Learn to Race

• Structured Learn to Race

For any queries about our Learn to Sail programme and courses, please contact the secretary at secretary@ppycsailing.nz or complete the contact form.