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Easter Holidays GWS Region Sailing Workshop
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Event Details
When:
Mon 5th Apr 2021 (9am) to Fri 9th Apr 2021 (3pm)
Where:
Chipping Norton Lake
Angle Park, Homestead Drive, Chipping Norton
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Cost:
Participant - $125.00
Trainer - Free
Registrations:
Open: Mon 8th Mar 2021 (7pm)
Close: Sat 20th Mar 2021 (5.59pm)
Capacity:
Maximum 12 people
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Brief Summary:
Learn to sail a small boat in a 5 day workshop during the Easter School Holidays. Suitable for youth members 10 years and over. Numbers strictly limited so get in quick on this one..
Additional Information

Join the GWS Master Sailors for five days of fun packed adventure at Lake Chipping Norton learning how to sail a small boat.

At the conclusion of this workshop you should have the skills to rig and sail a small boat, self rescue, assist with a rescue, Learn and understand navigation aids on waterways and develop a skill tht you can share with friends and family.

 

This is a basic sailing course suitable for youth members over the age of 10 years and adults..  You will need to bring your food each day, dry clothes to change into, sunscreen, hand sanitiser, a water bottle, swimmers and rashie, your towel, a spray jacket or jumper to wear if the weather is bad, suitable water shoes that are not Crocs,  (old volleys or joggers will do at a pinch) and arrive wearing your uniform.  Your Workshop Leader is Keith Travers and Assistant Leader is John Van den Berg. 

 

You will need to bring a notebook, the course workbook and a pen, pencil and rubber.  Participants would be advised to read through the workbook and do some online research prior to attending. You are welcome to complete parts of the workbook from your research as this will assist on the workshop. Write your answers in pencil in case you are not correct. If you have done any sailing before, please bring a log book with you that notes the date, the location, the type of boat sailed, whether you were the captain or the crew, how long you sailed for that day and the name of a witness who can verify your attendance that day.  The workbook is attached to this event for you to download and print out. If you are aiming for a Level 2 qualification you will need to complete both Level 1 and Level 2 workbooks.

 

Be kind to yourself - DONT FORGET TO BRING YOUR LOG BOOK AND WORK BOOK EACH DAY!

Participants are required to meet at ANGLE PARK boat ramp at 9am. Please be punctual.  The workshop will start at 9am and end at 3pm sharp each day.  WORKSHOP DAYS ARE 5,6,7,8,9 April 2021.  The workshop runs for 5 days.

If you have any questions please contact either Keith Travers keith.travers@nsw.scouts.com.au or Tracey Hansford (admin for event) tracey.hansford@nsw.scouts.com.au

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Event Documents

  Download Sailing Level 2 Workbook

Need a Sailing log over at least 5 days for Level 2 and be a competent sailor.

  Download Sailing Level 1 - Workbook

Basic Sailing Workbook - Safe Participant level

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