An Australian Sailing Sail Our Way initiative, delivered by Cairns Yacht Club

Through Australian Sailing's Sail Our Way program, Cairns Yacht Club is offering four experienced junior female sailors the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence through an Australian Sailing keelboat course.

Building on their existing dinghy sailing experience, participants will develop practical skills in helming, sail handling, teamwork and boat management.

With just four participants, there will be plenty of hands-on sailing time, supported by a qualified Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor and female sailing mentor.

Course details

• Duration: 12 hours over two days

• Location: Cairns Yacht Club, Marlin Marina

• Instructor: Tess Cooper

• Female mentor: Tracy Benson

• Cost: Fully funded through Sail Our Way

• Places: Four, by invitation only

This course is part of CYC's Girls to Keelboats project, supporting girls and women to build their sailing skills, confidence and pathways into keelboat sailing.

Proudly supported by Australian Sailing's Sail Our Way program.