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Yacht Sailing - Lake Waihola
INTRODUCTION
This enjoyable experience will introduce you to sailing in the sheltered boat harbour of Lake Waihola, 30 minutes drive south of Dunedin.
This sailing experience is based on the Yachting New Zealand Level 1 National Sailing Scheme. It will include discussion on the basics of boat rigging, safety, and details of tacking and reaching. While basic theory will be covered, most of your time will be spent on the water sailing - you will be shown a dry sailing run before getting out there to have a go yourself! Depending on the sailing conditions on the day, choose from a variety of different boats that are available at the club.
You will get wet during this activity and it is a possibility for beginner sailers that your boat may capsize. For this reason, all participants must have a good level of confidence in the water.
DATE
101 |
Wednesday 20 March |
3.30 - approx 8.30pm |
* In the event of bad weather, the trip will be held the following day at the same time, Thursday 21 March. Please ensure you are also available for this alternative date before you enrol.
INSTRUCTOR
Jock Hartigan
GROUP SIZE
6
VENUE
Lake Waihola Yacht Club
Transport is provided. Please meet at Unipol Recreation Centre at the stated start time.
WHAT IS PROVIDED AND WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Yachts, instruction, and lifejackets are provided.
Wetsuit and booties are also provided by Recreation Services - please have a fitting for your gear when you enrol.
Your gear can be collected on the Saturday afternoon no later than 3.15pm so you are ready to leave promptly.
Please bring with you:
• a polypropylene top
• wetsuit, booties & towel
• windproof jacket
• change of clothes
• food and drink. If the day is cooler you may wish to consider bringing a hot drink.
• sunscreen & hat
COST
Students $40, Staff $50, Public $55
WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THIS ACTIVITY
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Last updated: 11 February, 2013
