Junior Fleet – Term 3

Open Water Progression | Hollywell Sailing Squadron

Junior Fleet is the next step for sailors ready to move beyond lake sailing and into open-water conditions.
This program develops confident, capable young sailors who are preparing for club racing, Sailing Team pathways and broader on-water experiences.

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Program Details

Sundays | 9:00am – 11:30am

Ages 7-14
We recognise that kids under the age of 12 may find open-water sailing daunting.
We encourage all junior sailors to try open-water, however, if it becomes too confronting, we recommend staying in Tackers Fleet at Oxenford Lake until they have built the confidence to transition.

Dates:
July 19th, 26th
August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Additional Session available for purchase: $60 
September 13th 9am - 11:30am 

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Location:
Hollywell Sailing Squadron
1 Marina Crescent, Hollywell QLD 4216

Investment: $440 per sailor
(Payment plan available)

Boat hire included

Membership

SYC Cadet Membership is required to join Junior Fleet. 
$105 Per annum (Pro.rata)
Cadet Membership can be arranged with the Hollywell Sailing Reception on the first day of training.
More details here

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Program Overview

Junior Fleet introduces sailors to open-water sailing at Hollywell Sailing Squadron.

Throughout the term, sailors will build skills in:

• Sailing in stronger winds
• Understanding tides and tidal flow
• Navigating channel markers
• Awareness around other vessels
• Advanced boat handling and seamanship
• Independence and confidence on the water

Once sailors demonstrate competency across key skill areas, they may be invited to join the Sailing Team and begin racing in Southport Yacht Club’s Off The Beach Dinghy races.

Sailors may also have opportunities to take part in:

• Special sailing events
• Beach trips
• Camp trips
• Other on-water activities

Junior Fleet is the direct pathway into competitive club sailing.

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Communication

Regular updates are posted on the SYC Squad Facebook page.

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Play On Voucher

You may be eligible for a Play On Voucher valued at $200
See here for more details 
Play on registration
Please email Academy@sycgc.com.au to apply your voucher

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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

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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.