Basic Sailing Course

The Basic Sailing Course gives you a head start in pursuing an interest in dinghy sailing. Using a Laser Pico which is a 2-men craft where you can take turns in assuming the role of being a helmsman or crew together with a partner The course syllabus includes basic knowledge of sailing related to rigging, knots, points of sail crafts and capsize drills. You will also get to know more about safety regulations out at sea, which will put you in good stead should you desire to pursue other Sea Sports courses in future. Participants who pass both the theory and practical test during the Level 1 Sailing Clinic will be issued a Singapore Sailing Proficiency Level 1 card. Sign up today to glide in the seas!

See what our sailing graduates have to say about the course:
• Miranda Zhang
• Charlotte Lin 

The Laser Pico is a two-person craft that has a main sail and a jib sail. It can also be sailed single-handedly just by removing the jib sail. It is usually the preferred craft for teaching of basic sailing course as its strong wind hull provides great stability and space for manoeuverability You will learn to be both the Helmsman and the Crew. It is easy to sail.

Venue: SAF Yacht Club, Sembawang Clubhouse
            43 Admiralty Road West Singapore 759962
            Shuttle Service arrangement is available from Sembawang MRT Station to Club.

Course Duration
3 days (2 X Saturdays and 2 X Sundays)*
2pm to 6pm (Saturday)
9.30am to 5.30pm (Sunday, 2 sessions concurrently)

*Class will commence with a minimum of 6 participants conducted in English.

Equipment
Laser Pico and life vest will be provided. 

Basic Sailing Course Fees
SAFYC Member: $192.60
Public: $278.20
(**Prices inclusive of 7% GST)

[Application Form]

Course Materials: A set of Basic Sailing Course Handout.

Venue: SAF Yacht Club, Sembawang Clubhouse
            43 Admiralty Road West Singapore 759962 
            Shuttle Service arrangement is available from Sembawang MRT Station to Club

Course Duration
2 days (Saturday & Sunday)
2pm – 6pm (Saturday)
10am to 6pm (Sunday) 

*Class will commence with a minimum of 6 participants conducted in English.  

Eligibility / Pre-Requisite for Level 1 Sailing Clinic
Must have completed Basic Sailing Course. 

Equipment
Laser Pico and life vest will be provided.    

Level 1 Sailing Clinic Fees
SAFYC Member: $107.00* 
Public: $149.80
(**Prices inclusive of 7% GST and both the Theory & Practical Test Fees.)
*Upon passing both Theory and Practical Tests, participants will be issued with a Singapore Sailing Proficiency Level 1 card.
[Application Form]

Course Syllabus
1. This sailing clinic is designed for participants who want to improve on their basic sailing skills and to have more guided water time before taking the Level 1 tests that will be conducted on Sunday afternoon. 
2. During the course of the clinic, the instructor will reinforce on your Man overboard (MOB), heave-to, launching & recovery and all the other items that you had learnt during the BSC. 

Course Materials: A set of Level 1 Sailing Clinic Handout.