OutThere Sailing
OutThere Sailing is an action-packed introduction to life on the water for teens. Alongside the fundamentals of sailing, participants get to try stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and powerboating — a full taste of watersports. It's the perfect starting point for teens who want adventure as much as they want to learn to sail.
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Flinders Flinders Yacht Club
Barwon Heads Barwon Heads Sailing Association
Metung Metung Yacht Club
Paynesville Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
Williamstown Williamstown Sailing Club
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Werribee Wyndham Harbour
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Course Overview
OutThere Sailing is the perfect way for teens and young adults to experience a variety of on-water adventures in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. This program offers hands-on experience across multiple water sports including sailing, powerboating, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
No prior experience is required — just bring your sense of adventure!
Who it’s for
Teens aged 12–17 who are new to sailing and keen for an active, varied introduction to watersports.
What you’ll learn
What you’ll learn
Sailing
- Launch and retrieve a boat
- Tack & Gybe
- Points of sail
- Up-wind sailing
- Capsize recovery
- Rigging & Derigging
Powerboating
- Powerboat safety
- Basic boat controls
- Perform basic boat driving
- Perform a man-overboard
Windsurfing
- Windsurf rigging
- Windsurfer controls
- Tack & Gybe
- Windsurfer sail positions
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
- Basic balance techniques
- Basic SUP manoeuvres
By the end you’ll be able to
- Rig, launch and retrieve a boat
- Sail a basic course using tacks and gybes
- Sail upwind unassisted
- Recover confidently from a capsize
- Try paddleboarding, windsurfing and powerboating
Course Outcomes
Sailing
- Launch and retrieve a boat safely
- Tack and gybe with confidence
- Understand points of sail and sail upwind
- Recover from a capsize
- Rig and de-rig a sailing boat
Powerboating
- Learn safe powerboat practices and equipment use
- Perform basic driving and boat control techniques
- Complete a man-overboard recovery
Windsurfing
- Rig and set up a windsurfer
- Learn balance and correct stance on the board
- Perform basic tacks and gybes
- Understand sail positions for different points of sail
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Practice balance and stance techniques
- Learn basic paddling and turning manoeuvres