OUT THERE SAILING
Welcome to the Alfreds
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
'Out There' Sailing Program
Welcome to the Alfreds ‘Out There’ Sailing Program!
‘Out There’ Sailing is a program that has been specifically designed for teenagers from 12 to 17 years old. Out There Sailing is perfect for teens who want to try sailing in a non-competitive, social and fun setting (leave your homework onshore)!
The Alfred’s offers a simple training pathway for youth wanting to experience sailing (keelboats or dinghies) or even Windsurfers. Courses are delivered by Australian Sailing (AS) accredited instructors following a national syllabus. If you would like to discover sailing, we will provide a safe, fun, and affordable environment to build your skills
School Holiday 'Out There' Sailing Program
The ‘Out There’ School Holiday Sailing Program is for participants who are 12-17 years old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing.
This four-day program will include a variety of sailing activities that are focused on having fun and learning basic sailing skills. Sessions will be conducted on a mix of Club vessels, including the RPAYC’s fleet of Elliott 7 Keelboats, Pacer Dinghies, Windsurf and SUP Boards, Hobie-Cat dinghies and Powerboats.
Each day will commence with a safety briefing with our team of experienced instructors. The day is broken up into a morning and afternoon session, with participants returning to the club for a lunch break.
On the final day of the program (weather dependant) the participants will go on an adventure sail to a destination on Pittwater! Instructors will take a water bottle refill station and cold storage for lunch boxes.
October 2025 School Holidays
Tuesday 07 – Friday 10 October (4 days). 9 AM to 3:30 PM every day.
October School Holiday Program 2025
- Member program fee* – $495.00
- Visitor program fee – $545.00
*To be eligible for the member course fee, the participant is required to be a current financial youth member for the current membership year (through to end of April).
- Lunch (this is not provided)
- Water bottle
- Hat & sunscreen
- Shoes (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers)
- Wetsuit, or shorts & warmer top.
- Towel, and a change of clothes
The Discover Sailing Centre at RPAYC will always provide a productive session, regardless of the current or forecasted weather. Parents are therefore requested to encourage participants to attend each scheduled session, as well as assist them to prepare the appropriate clothing and equipment required for the day’s weather outlook.
'Out There' Weekend Sailing Program
The Out There Sailing program provides the perfect opportunity for teenagers to learn the basics of dinghy sailing and develop fundamental sailing skills. The program will include rigging and launching a boat, sailing terminology, the ‘points of sail’, recovering a capsized boat, and sailing a marked course.
Term 4: October – December 2025
12 Oct | 19 Oct | 26 Oct | 02 Nov | 09 Nov | 16 Nov | 30 Nov | 07 Dec
Please note, there is no training session on 23 November due to Regattas & Championship events at the club.
Teens: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Term 4 – October to December 2025
- Member Course Fee: $495*
- Visitor Course Fee: $545
To be eligible for the member course fee, the participant is required to be a current financial youth member for the current membership year (through to 30th April).
- Water bottle
- Hat & sunscreen
- Shoes (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers)
- Wetsuit, or shorts & warmer top.
- Towel, and a change of clothes
The Discover Sailing Centre at RPAYC will always provide a productive session, regardless of the current or forecasted weather. Parents are therefore requested to encourage participants to attend each scheduled session, as well as assist them to prepare the appropriate clothing and equipment required for the day’s weather outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, one of the great things about The Out There Program is you don’t have to be a member of the club to participate. In fact, youth receive an honorary club membership during their participation in the program from Australian Sailing.
RPAYC does offer a great Youth Membership opportunity for individuals and families and a wealth of benefits which includes DISCOUNTED courses.
Yes, ability to swim a minimumm 25m unassited. Lifejackets are provided to all participants and must be worn at all times. Parents/guardians are encouraged to talk to the Sail Training Academy Centre Leader or the Instructor if they have any concerns.
The program is delivered on a number of on water vessels all have built-in buoyancy which means they provide extra stability. Vessels include Elliott 7 Keelboats, Pacer dinghies, Hobie Wave catamarans, stand-up paddleboards, and windsurfers.
There are usually 6-10 boats/craft in a group and there will be an Instructor and an Assistant Instructor in a safety boat supervising the group. The safety boat stays on the water all the time the group are on water.
Here is what you need to bring with every time you go on water:
- Clothes & Shoes – wear ones you don’t mind getting wet and will keep you warm on cold days.
- A change of clothes and shoes.
- Towel
- Drink bottle, lunch and snacks.
- Hat – to keep you warm and protect you from the sun.
- Sunscreen
- …and loads of energy!