TYPBC is committed to creating the next generation of both sailing champions and sailing lovers.
We offer a clear path for children from 8 years + to learn to sail using equipment provided by TYPBC. The learning process involves a mix of both team and individual sailing in Optimist and RS Quest dinghies covering water safety, learning to sail individually and as part of a team, rope work, boat preparation & maintenance.
No sailing experience is necessary, just an ability to swim 50m in a life jacket, have confidence in water, and most importantly the desire to learn and have fun. We provide boats, life jackets and helmets, you will need to supply suitable protective clothing ideally this includes a wetsuit. Also bring water bottles and sunscreen.
Our coaches are Yachting New Zealand qualified and are trained in powerboat operation and safety. We run a one coach to a maximum of six children ratio to ensure that all children are looked after in a supportive and stimulating environment.
1 - Have-a-Go Sailing
We offer those who are new to sailing the opportunity to give sailing a go for one or multiple days in the school holidays.
School holiday programs run in 3 hours sessions starting at 9:00 am to 12.00pm or 1.00pm to 4.00pm. You are welcome to register for both if you wish to stay the day.
These are a great way to find out if your child really likes being on the water before committing to a term of lessons.
Have a go sessions are approximately $40 per session. We do have minimum attendee requirements to run the course and they are weather dependant.
2 - Learn to Sail Pink
LTS Pink is a 10 week course designed to teach children the basics of sailing.
There will be lots of fun and plenty of adventures including both group and individual sailing. Most of the sailing will be club supplied Optimist dinghies with some team sailing in RS Quests and Omega dinghies.
In LTS Pink, children will develop the core sailing skills while having fun and meeting new friends.
LTS Pink aligns with Yachting New Zealand LTS Levels one and two categories.
3 - Learn to Sail Blue
LTS Blue is an exciting step up for children once they move on from LTS Pink.
This course is based around becoming quick, really comfortable with the skills learnt in pink, and then learning the basics of how to race.
As with LTS Pink, it is a 10-session course over ten weeks. Children have a natural inclination to want to compete and LTS Blue is where we start to harness this.
LTS Blue will be solely in club supplied optimist dinghies and is ideal for children who may have completed learn to sail courses in previous years and want to return to sailing.
The next step from LTS Blue is to engage with regular club racing in your own boat/rental BOPSAT boat.
When your child gets to that point we can advise the best path forward including assisting with purchasing boats.
Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club
All queries about Sailing, Boat Storage, Membership and Venue Hire contact the admin team:
phone: 07 - 578 5512
90 Keith Allen Drive
Otumoetai
Tauranga, New Zealand
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