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 (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 12 - 15 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).