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Try sailing on Canberra’s lakes for free!

Sunday 2 November 2008 – 10am to 4pm


For everyone who has ever thought they might like to try sailing a boat, Sunday 2 November 2008 will be the day to find out.

It will be Try Sailing Day at all Canberra’s sailing clubs with free opportunities to experience the fun of sailing on Canberra’s lakes.

This will be the first time all ACT clubs have combined to jointly promote sailing as sport and recreation for all ages. The event is organised by Yachting ACT (YACT), the sport’s local governing body, and supported by the Boating Industry Association of NSW and the Sailing Industry Association of NSW.

It’s an ideal way for non-sailors to discover the wide range of sailing activities in Canberra and the types of craft that can suit most budgets and interests.” They can find out about the learn-to-sail courses and other training available and see at first hand how these friendly, family-oriented clubs operate”. Each club will be making a range of its sailing craft available for people to take joy rides to see how they like the idea of sailing. Skilled club members will ‘show them the ropes’. The boats will range from small dinghies suitable for youngsters and special types for people with disabilities, to the larger trailable yachts.

Just turn up, wear comfortable clothing and use sunscreen. Buoyancy vests will be provided as required.”

Clubs taking part are:

ACT Scouts Sailing Contact: Joe Coppin 6255 3553. will operate at :-
Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts, Beisel St Belconnen (opposite the mall).
Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scouts, Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway.
Lake Burley Griffin Sea Scouts, Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla.
A variety of boats will be available at each location. including Corsairs Vagabonds, Springbanks, NS14s, 420s and Swingers.

Canberra Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Lotus Bay, 10am to 1pm. Contact: Matt Owen 6273 4777.
Sailing Sundays and Wednesday. Sailing boats for hire. Home of Canberra Sailing School.

Navy Sailing ACT, Adjacent to Canberra Yacht Club. Contact Bruce Eddes 6291 1122 (ah), 6127 7041 (work).
Interested in attracting navy and other defence forces personnel. Tasar class dinghies.

Sailability ACT, targeting people with a disability and seniors. Lake Tuggeranong. Limited opportunities for introductory sails between 1 and 4pm. Bookings essential Contact Pat Gabriel 6281 0987.

YMCA Sailing Club. Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla Bay. Contact Mary Tulip 0434 220 124, 02 6289 8886 (work).
Dinghies, including junior Pacers, catamarans and trailable yachts. A market for second hand boats and equipment is also planned for the day. YMCASC sails Saturdays and on Tuesday evenings. Family oriented and catering for all ages and skill levels. Learn-to-sail programs for adults and juniors and school holiday programs.