Try sailing on Canberra’s lakes for free!

For everyone who has ever thought they might like to try sailing a boat, Sunday 7 November 2010 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.

 

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 participating 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.”

 

Try Sailing Day activities will be at:

 

Canberra Yacht Club, Alexandrina Drive, Lotus Bay, Lake Burley Griffin. 10am to 1pm. Sails available on dinghies, catamarans and trailable yachts. Wide range of boats on display. Contact: Matt Owen 02 6273 4777.

 

Sailability ACT, targeting people with a disability and seniors. Lake Tuggeranong, off Drakeford Drive. Limited opportunities for introductory sails between 1 and 4pm. Bookings essential Contact Stephen Lomasney, 02 6292 2358.

 

YMCA Sailing Club. Alexandrina Drive, Yarralumla Bay, Lake Burley Griffin. 10am to 4pm. Sailing opportunities on dinghies, catamarans and trailerable yachts.