Keelboat Program

The CYCSA Marine Academy is South Australia’s only Discover Sailing Keelboat Training Center. This program is Australia’s fastest growing and the best course to learn, develop and acquire the skills of sailing to become an active club member and sailor.

Courses are run over a weekend (12 hours) and include a Yachting Australia Log Book, “Introductory to Keelboat” text and Yachting Australia certificate. Pathway

Level 1	Start Crewing	An introduction to the basics of sailing on a small boat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.
	Start Helming	Designed to improve your sailing skills by building on your practical and theory knowledge
Level 2	Start Skippering	Advanced sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to sail unsupervised in sheltered waters.
Level 3	Spinnakers	This Course aims to give participants a thorough grounding in using asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers.
	Start Racing	Learn the basic racing rules and manoeuvres and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Nationally recognised and designed specifically for adults to become involved in small keelboats and trailer sailor competition that also appeals to people wishing to learn the ropes to go day sailing and cruising. The CYCSA Marine Academy utilizes its J 24 Keelboats for this program.

Upcoming Keelboat Program Dates (Second weekend of every month)