The Southern Ocean Sailing Centre is a Yachting Australia Accredited Training Centre
operating from the Victor Harbor Yacht Club, Bridge Terrace, Victor Harbor, South Australia

The aims and objectives of the Southern Ocean Sailing Centre are to foster the sport of sailing by;

· Management of sail training on behalf of the Victor Harbor Yacht Club.

· Management of team sailing on behalf of all schools on the South Coast.

· Delivery of Yachting Australia training courses.

· Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, instructors and coaches involved in the Southern Ocean Sailing Centre’s Activities

The 2011 schedule of training courses is now available, click here

The program of activities for each year include the following training courses and coaching sessions:

National Powerboat Handling Scheme Theory & Practical

This course involves four 2 hour theory sessions and two full day practical sessions.

A certificate of achievement is provided to competent powerboat operators at the end of the course, which can be used to obtain a boat licence with no further testing required.

This course is usually scheduled to be conducted during the months of July and August.

Assistant Instructor’s Training Course

The qualifications for an Assistant Instructor are as follows;

· Member of the Victor Harbor Yacht Club,

· Competent dinghy sailor (e.g. Have passed a Basic Skills Sail Training Course),

· Completed the Assistant Instructor’s Training Course, &

· Police check for members over 18 years of age

The Assistant Instructor’s Training Course consists of one full days training. This course is usually scheduled to be conducted in September.

Basic Skills Sail Training

The aim of this course is to give participants the confidence and skills in sailing a dinghy, tying sailing knots, rigging and de-rigging and an understanding of common sailing terminology.

This course involves eight 2 hour training sessions. This course is usually scheduled to be conducted during the months of October, November and December. Suitable for ages 11+

The fee payable for the course is

· Adult - $315

· Junior (11 – 18) - $215

This covers:

· One year membership to Victor Harbor Yacht Club and Yachting Australia

· Accidental insurance cover

· All text books

· Use of sail training equipment (boats, PFD’s, etc. as required)

Coaching for Schools Team Sailing Competitions

South Australian Schools Team Sailing Competitions are held in March and April each year. Students wishing to participate in these competitions must be;

· A primary or secondary student,

· Aged over 12 and under 19 years,

· A member of a sailing club, and

· A competent dinghy sailor (e.g. Have passed a Basic Skills Sail Training course).

Coaching students for Team Sailing usually involves about 4 hours each week and is scheduled to be conducted during the months of February, March and April.

For more information contact Ian Saunders on (08) 8555 1472 or 0416 039 944

Email: sosc@vhyc.org.au