Learn to Sail” classes at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club
26-Feb-2010
Photo: Bec Nash, one of the young sailors who assisted with the learn to sail program.
Over 63 adults and children have been introduced to the joy of sailing in” Learn to Sail” classes at Concord and Ryde Sailing Club this season. This is in addition to children who attended school holiday camps at the club run by Yachting NSW during the school holidays.
Mr Murray Dismorr, President of the club, said Concord and Ryde Sailing Club was one of the most popular clubs on Sydney Harbour ”NSW Maritime tell us we are one of the largest dinghy sailing clubs in NSW”
The club is run by a dedicated group of volunteer adults and youth members. Many of the youth members work with the training officer Mr David McClean to run the learn to sail classes.
The next School Holiday camp in April 13th –16th
Cost: $315 per person. Camps are aimed at children ages 8 -12 years with the ability to swim 50m in deep water unassisted.
Includes: Lessons and materials, safety equipment (lifejacket), lunch/afternoon tea, certificate of participation Yachting Australia membership and insurance
All instructors are qualified under the Yachting Australia Instructor Program and are covered by relevant insurances.
Register Online at: www.nsw.yachting.org.au or contact Andrew Cribb at: andrew.cribb@nsw.yachting.org.au or 02 8116 9800
Concord and Ryde Sailing Club is a family friendly club located at Kissing Point Park Corner of Waterview St and Yaralla Rd Putney. Each Saturday afternoon a large number of dinghies take part in racing on the Parramatta River between Ryde Bridge, Majors Bay and Brays Bay.
Several different types of dinghies’ take part including: Spirals, Tasars, NS14's, Herons, Sabots, Catamarans and Firebugs. The club also has an active Cadet fleet and popular learn to sail program.
Sailors of all skill levels are catered for, from beginners to state & national champions.
For more information regarding the club please contact the club Secretary Sandra Donovan 9816 5468 and for Learn to Sail David Loring 9636 4370
For more information:
www.nsw.yachting.org.au
andrew.cribb@nsw.yachting.org.au |
