Junior Fleet - Term 1 2026
Details
Course information
Overview
Junior Fleet introduces kids to open-water sailing.
Key skills gained here involve navigating stronger winds, tides, channel markings, and other boats.
Once sailors have shown competency in all areas of sailing they will be invited to join the Sailing Team and introduced to racing in Southport Yacht Club's Off The Beach Dinghy races, as well as special sailing events, beach trips, camp trips, and a range of other on water activity.
Membership
SYC Cadet Membership is required to join Junior Fleet.
Cadet Membership can be arranged with the Hollywell Sailing Reception on the first day of training.
More details here
Communication
Regular updates are posted on the SYC Squad Facebook page.
Play On Voucher
You may be eligible for aPlay On Voucher valued at $200
See here for more details
Play on registration
Please email Academy@sycgc.com.au to apply your voucher
What to bring:
Sailing Gear Guide
- Hat
- Sunnies
- Gloves
- Water Bottle
- Swimmers/Wetsuit
- Rain Coat/Spray Jacket
- Shoes that can get wet and wont fall off
- Towel
- Change of clothes



Program Focus:
Green Fleet is an introduction to coaching and learning to train.
Green Fleet promotes practicing the fundamental skills of sailing, introduces some foundation race skills through training activities in an environment that is enjoyable, without a competition focus.
