CENTREBOARD TRAINING
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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Junior Centreboard Training
The RPAYC Junior Centreboard Training program is for participants who have completed the Tackers program, or equivalent club learn-to-sail programs, and are ready to advance their skills and knowledge with the support of club coaches. The Junior Centreboard Training program has two stages, beginning with the Junior Training Fleet and then Junior Centreboard Racing.
To participate you will require your own boat, or you can apply to lease a club training boat for a short basis through our Halvorsen Lease Scheme. Contact our Sailing Office for more information about the ‘Halvo’ lease program.
For further information about the Junior Centreboard Training programs, please contact the Sailing Office team:
- Niall Powers, Senior Head Instructor: niall.powers@rpayc.com.au
- Sail Training Administrator: sailtraining@rpayc.com.au
Junior Centreboard Training Fleet
The Junior Training Fleet is an introductory ‘coaching’ program, where participants learn ‘how to train’ following successful completion of the Tackers program.
This level of sailing is focused on developing the fundamental sailing skills, including foundation racing activities in a fun and safe environment. The program will improve a participant’s boat handling techniques, build their confidence and independence on the water, and introduce basic racing knowledge needed to take part in club sailing activities and regattas. By the end of the program, participants will be competent in launching and retrieving their dinghy.
Junior Training Fleet training is conducted on Sunday mornings, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with the support of RPAYC coaches. Sailors should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of a coaching session to rig their boat. The session will begin with a briefing with our club coaches, followed by on water drills and activities.
To join the Junior Centreboard program participants must be an RPAYC member and have their own Optimist or Manly Junior training boat (or lease one through the Halvorsen Lease Scheme).
It is recommended and desirable that participants have progressed through all levels of Tackers, or equivalent, to have a suitable level of competency to progress through the Junior Training Fleet.
Prior to joining the Junior Training Fleet, participants must be able to demonstrate an adequate level of skill and boat control in an Optimist or Manly Junior dinghy. This is to ensure that all participants will remain safe, learn new skills and have fun at all times on the water!
All registrations are reviewed by the Senior Head Instructor to ensure that participants are placed in the correct group suited to their ability and experience.
Transition to Junior Racing Fleet
As a guide, participants should spend their first Junior Centreboard season in the Junior Training fleet, before moving into the afternoon Racing Fleet program. Experience in the Training fleet is necessary to build confidence for sailing around a large race course with stronger winds, which are typical on a Summer afternoon.
Dates subject to change.
Sunday Training: January to April 2024 (8 Weeks)
28 Jan | 04 Feb | 18 Feb | 25 Feb | 03 Mar | 10 Mar | 17 Mar | 07 Apr
Sunday Training: January to April 2024: $ 360.00
Halvo boat, race entry, membership and boat storage fees are not included in the training program fees.
RPAYC will be using ‘Stack Team App’ for program information and communications, schedule, and for sailors and parents to indicate attendance at training.
To get the full features of this app please go to the App Store or Google Play and download Stack Team App onto your mobile device, then follow these simple steps:
- Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an e-mail to activate your account.
- Log-in and search for ‘RPAYC Junior Training’, then request to become a member. Your request to join will be accepted upon successful completion of the program registration.
Register now!
Junior Centreboard Racing Fleet
The Junior Centreboard Racing Fleet is a race coaching program, with support from RPAYC coaches in Centreboard racing sessions and training sessions. Sailors will advance to this level following successful completion of, or whilst participating in, the Junior Training Fleet.
This level of sailing will be focused on refining fundamental boat handling skills, building technical sailing knowledge, and developing a stronger understanding of racing rules and tactics. Gaining further experience in club racing with coaching support will encourage participants to pursue other classes sailed at RPAYC, and future participation in Centreboard racing.
Support of sailors will be aligned with club Centreboard racing, with the assistance of an RPAYC coach.
To participate, sailors will need to enter in the Centreboard Spring/Summer series and register for Sunday Race Coaching (links below).
To join the Junior Centreboard Racing program participants must be an RPAYC member and have their own Optimist or Manly Junior training boat (or lease one through the Halvorsen Lease Scheme). There is scope to include other centreboard classes, at the discretion of the Senior Head Instructor.
Prior to moving into the Junior Centreboard Racing Fleet, participants are required to demonstrate a strong level of skill and boat control in an Optimist or Manly Junior dinghy. Sailors also need to have a good understanding of sailing rules and safety knowledge. This is to ensure that all participants will remain safe, learn new skills and have fun at all times on the water!
As a guide, participants should spend their first Junior Centreboard season in the Junior Training fleet, before moving into the afternoon Centreboard Racing Fleet program. Experience in the Training fleet is necessary to build confidence for sailing around a large race course with stronger winds, which are typical on a Summer afternoon.
All registrations are reviewed by the Senior Head Instructor to ensure that participants are placed in the correct group suited to their ability and experience.
Dates subject to change.
Sunday Centreboard Race Coaching: January to April 2024
28 Jan | 4 Feb | 18 Feb | 3 Mar | 10 Mar | 17 Mar | 7 Apr
Sunday Race Coaching: January to April 2024: $300
Halvo boat, race entry, membership and boat storage fees are not included in the training program fees.
RPAYC will be using ‘Stack Team App’ for program information and communications, schedule, and for sailors and parents to indicate attendance at training.
To get the full features of this app please go to the App Store or Google Play and download Stack Team App onto your mobile device, then follow these simple steps:
- Sign-up to Stack Team App. You’ll be sent an e-mail to activate your account.
- Log-in and search for ‘RPAYC Junior Training’, then request to become a member. Your request to join will be accepted upon successful completion of the program registration.
Register now!
Centreboard Racing
Come join the fun with RPAYC’s centreboard division! Meet new families, make new friends and enjoy the excitement of the weekly racing competition.
RPAYC offers the best facility for dinghy racing on Pittwater for all ages, and classes in a welcoming friendly atmosphere. RPAYC centreboard promotes community participation, inclusion and cohesion, and provides a range of classes (inc mixed) and skill based divisions to suit everyone from first time sailors, to kids, youth, adults and those future Olympians.
There is a range of boats that sail from entry level Optimists, Manly Juniors, Skiffs to foiling high speed performance Waszp and Multihulls.