PMSA Learn to Sail – Spring Break

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Mon 21 Sep 2026 09:00 - Wed 23 Sep 2026 09:00

Oxenford Watersports Centre Southport Yacht Club, 33 Watersport Ln, Oxenford, QLD, 4210

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PMSA Learn to Sail

Grades 6-11 | School Sailing Pathway

PMSA Learn to Sail is the perfect introduction to sailing for PMSA school students in grades 6-11, whether they’re brand new to the sport or ready to build confidence on the water.

No experience or membership is required to get started.

Course Details

Monday – Wednesday (3 Sessions)

Session Times: 09:00am – 3:00pm

September: 21st, 22nd, 23rd

Location:
Oxenford Watersports Centre
33 Watersport Lane, Oxenford QLD 4210

Tuition: $450 total

⚠️ Registration must be completed in your child’s name.

Program Overview

Over the course of the program, students will build the skills and confidence needed to crew an RS Quest Dinghy with up to two other sailors.

This is a tiered program. Participants are grouped by similar age and skill level to ensure the best learning experience and progression.

As skills develop, sailors will be introduced to more challenging objectives including:

• Sailing independently with a crew
• Rescue techniques
• Man overboard recovery
• Single-person sailing
• Introduction to racing concepts

Course Prerequisite

• Confidently able to swim 50 metres while wearing a lifejacket

No prior sailing experience required.

What’s Next?

After completing the course, sailors may be invited to join the Fleet at Hollywell Sailing Squadron, where they will:

• Sail in stronger winds
• Learn about weather and tides
• Develop awareness around other boats
• Progress into open-water sailing and racing pathways

Along with the above opportunity to continue your sailing with The Southport Yacht Club, this course will qualify PMSA students to sail with the PMSA Activities Sailing Program.

What to Bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Swimmers
• Enclosed shoes that can get wet (and won’t fall off)
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Rain jacket (if wet weather is forecast)