About this course
This sailing course is available on request and Sunshine Sailing Australia will work with you to select the best dates for you.
Sunshine Sailing Australia is offering a thoroughly enjoyable 2-day Hobie 16 sailing program.
Course can also be run over 4 Saturday mornings 9.30-12.30
This is not for the faint hearted; you will need to be fit, strong and agile as these catamarans are fast and exciting!
Your Instructor
John Bankart
John is the managing director and principal of Sunshine Sailing Australia. Winner of the 2003 and 2007 Melbourne-Osaka double...
“I cannot speak highly enough of Sunshine Sailing Australia. I loved it and learn’t so much from it.”
David Wood, Sherwood
‘A great learning experience, lots of information, very capable instructors who know how to deliver.’
Ross Mitchell, Brisbane.
- Rigging
- Launching & Beaching
- Recovering a man overboard
- Crew position & balance
- Use of Trapeze
- Tacking & Gybing
- The Capsize Drill
Students will be given an opportunity to cover all aspects of the sailing syllabus and have their log books signed off every week in order to reach the next certificated level.
Sunshine Sailing Australia has acquired 2 Hobie 16s which we will use for the training. These will also be available for racing by students who have demonstrated that they can handle the Hobie in all conditions.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), spray jacket.
Bring your own meals and drinks.
Dinghy courses will operate from the Mooloolaba Marina on the Mooloolah River. The location can be accessed from 41-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
The course cost is $520pp or $395pp for two or more. Please note a minimum 25% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance to be paid prior to the course commencing.