Firstly to those of you returning to Saturday morning training, we hope you had an enjoyable break over winter. "WELCOME BACK". For those of you who are planning to join our programs for the first time - "WELCOME TO LBSC".
TRAINING SESSION TIMES Youth Sail Training will commence on Saturday, 19th of October 2024 at 9.15 am.
Training every Saturday morning will start at 9.15 am and finish at 11.45 am. Boats must be rigged and sailors, in their sailing gear, ready to start by 9.15 am.
Please assemble on the front lawn where your coach will be waiting by the flag for your group;
Tackers at the southern end (boatyard) for children in the Tackers Program
Green in the centre for green fleet sailors and
Mixed fleet at the northern end (driveway) for gold fleet sailors.
TACKERS LEARN TO SAIL PROGRAMS This season, Largs will continue our TACKERS Learn to Sail program.
INTRODUCTION Session is now available for a trial session. The program costs $220.00 per season for Little Tackers and $400.00 per season for Tackers per participant, which includes using an Ozi Opti training boat - just bring a PFD and wear suitable sailing clothing. (Payment Plans are available, and School Sport Vouchers are accepted)
SAIL TRAINING PROGRAM Courses will also be provided for youth sailors at the following levels
Optimist Green Fleet for sailors wishing to improve their sailing skills and join the racing fleet.
Mixed Green Fleet for youth or adults wishing to improve their sailing skills and join the racing fleet in other boat classes - Pacer, Cadet, 410, ILCA, RS AERO, Heron, and others
PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES TACKERS -Please ensure online registration has been completed before sailing session. OPTI and MIXED FLEETS - Club Membership, and online registration must be completed before the sailing session. All of which are available at the registration desk. Parents or carers are asked to stay at the club for the entire training session and to assist on the beach and in/on the water. For example, with boat set up and pack up, transport to and from the beach and launching. Ultimately, you are responsible for your child/children on the day.
WEATHER REPORTS If the weather isn’t looking great (very windy, raining, large waves) please still be at the club at 9.15 am ready for a theory session in the clubroom; unless you are advised that the training session has been cancelled. To receive updates about Training Programs via Facebook notifications please click here and ask to join the group.
USE OF CLUB BOATS For those who do not own a boat, we have boats available at the club to use for training and they will be allocated on the day. If you are unsure whether you have been allocated a club boat, please see a coach or official.
It will be the sailor (and parent) responsibility to pack up your boat after training. Please make sure the boat you have used for the session is washed and put away at the end of the training. A coach or official will show you how, if it’s your first time.