Always wanted to learn to sail?
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Boating Academy offers a range of Sailing courses for a variety of ages and any experience level.
HBYC Boating Academy is an Accredited discover Sailing Centre, conveniently located close to Melbourne, providing a fun and safe learning environment with friendly qualified instructors.
$385 pp for all 12 hour Australian Sailing courses.
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club offers Junior training, In the form of the Australian Sailing OutThere Program, running Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 1:00 over the summer holidays.
We offer a large range of courses to suit any skill level from Start Crewing for those looking for a place to start to Start Racing for those who want to better develop their skills.
Discover Sailing Experiences are a great introduction to sailing in a fun three hour sail with a partner, group of friends, work colleagues, family, or as a way to try a new hobby and meet people.
We are also offering flexible "Refresher courses" to those who want some time on the water with a qualified instructor, but do not need to take a full course.
HBYC also offers courses on high powered motor boats to provide you with the skills to operate in confined spaces, and in in different wind and wave conditions.
Most clubs now require all those operating club boats to complete this training.
HBYC is now offering marine radio operator Courses. You can learn how to operate VHF or HF for both coastal waters and offshore crewing and ocean racing.
This is a 4 hour Onsite Practical training session – With a heavy emphasis on CPR
There is an online component which covers the knowledge and theory of First Aid, this gets completed prior to training day and takes between 1 – 1 ½ hours to complete.
You have the option to log in and out as your time permits to finish. You can do this on yo
This is a 4 hour Onsite Practical training session – With a heavy emphasis on CPR
There is an online component which covers the knowledge and theory of First Aid, this gets completed prior to training day and takes between 1 – 1 ½ hours to complete.
You have the option to log in and out as your time permits to finish. You can do this on your Computer, Smart Phone, I Pad.
Cost: $160pp (HBYC will invoice you after you register)
*Race official and on water volunteers course fees will be covered by the club
Please reach us at manager@hbyc.org.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
It is possible to learn without sailing lessons, but professional instruction and a structured course makes it much easier and more enjoyable.
An accredited training center will also provide a suitable boat, responsive enough to let you know when you are doing everything well, without being too hard to handle.
All HBYC Sailing courses cost $385, for 12 hours of theory and practical training.
This provides the best introduction to the sport, ensuring you have all the fundamental knowledge and skill to build upon.
Your first HBYC Boating Academy course also includes 3 months of trial membership to help you make use of your new skills.
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Boating Academy is an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, all HBYC courses are run through the Australian Sailing pathways by friendly, qualified Australian Sailing instructors.
Yes it is possible. If none of the listed dates suit you, there are two options. HBYC boating academy may be able to schedule an addition course at the standard price for groups of 3 or 4.
Yes, providing that your boat is suitable and meets or exceeds the minimum required safety equipment requirements, HBYC Boating Academy can teach on your own boat.
Price:
$75/hr (Weekdays)
$90/hr (Weekends)
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