Get-Kids-Afloat (GKA)

Endorsed under the Sports Education Programme by Singapore Sports Council.

The SAF Yacht Club’s Get Kids Afloat Programme is an introductory sailing course for children and youth between ages 7 to 15. It is a 4-day introductory sailing course conducted during the school holidays. Besides having fun in learning to sail, participants also get to make many new friends. Sailing is a thinking sport that instills confidence, hones decision-making skills and trains the child’s agility. Many of the Club’s sailors received their head start in sailing through the GKA programme and gone on to pursue their passion for sailing whilst carving sterling achievements in both the local and international arenas.

The course syllabus includes theory and practical lessons related to the rigging of crafts, parts of a craft, points of sail, capsize drill, and more. Crafts used are Optimist, Topper, and Laser Pico determined by the size of the participants. Parents are encouraged to attend a short briefing on Tuesday morning at 9.30am to obtain an overview of the course.

Eligibility

- Age 7 – 15 years (minimum 7 years old AFTER birthday)

- Able to swim at least 50m with the aid of a life vest 

Course Duration

4 days

9.30am – 5.30pm daily

Sail Craft

Optimist/ Topper/ Pico

Course Fees

SAF Yacht Club Members – $172.80
Non-members – $345.60

(Inclusive of 8% GST, all sailing equipment such as craft and life jacket & a certificate of participation)


Course Dates 2023

06 - 09 March 2023 

13 - 16 March 2023 

10 -13 April 2023  

17 - 20 April 2023  

08 - 11 May 2023 

29, 30, 31 May - 01 June 2023

05 - 08 June 2023

13 - 16 June 2023

19 - 22 June 2023

03 - 06 July 2023 

10 - 13 July 2023 

17 - 20 July 2023 

24 - 27 July 2023 

01 - 04 August 2023 

14 - 17 August 2023 

04 - 07 September 2023

16 - 19 October 2023 

23 - 26 October 2023

20 - 23 November 2023

27 - 30 November 2023

11 - 14 December 2023

18 - 21 December 2023











To register for this course, please contact our front desk at 6758 3359 or email us at scangel@safyc.org.sg

By signing up for this course, participants grant SAF Yacht Club permission to use the photographs/videos taken during the course for future promotional materials (printed/electronic).