Go Sailing Day - Victorian clubs get behind this year's event

8:51 AM Wed 24 Aug 2011 GMT

'Go Sailing Day 2011' Yachting Victoria Inc Click Here to view large photo

Go Sailing Day - More than 35 Port Phillip and regional yacht clubs are set to play hosts for this year's free annual community event to be staged on Sunday 6th of November.

? Visitors will be able to go sailing on anything from an off the beach dinghy to an ocean going keelboat
? Record number of regional clubs this year will expand the program into the biggest ever statewide day
? Five clubs* will be conducting Sailability programs for people with all abilities
(* Clubs include Docklands YC, Royal Geelong YC, Latrobe Valley YC and Mornington YC)

Sunday on November 6th from 10am - 3pm*
It will give thousands of would be Jessica Watsons a unique opportunity to step inside a yacht club to soak up its unique atmosphere and enjoy the experience of enjoying affordable sailing at its best.
(* Click here for a list of participating clubs and their hours)

Visitors will be introduced to hosting members who will show them a range of boats for a test sail. Club experts
will be on hand to provide advice on local sailing and boating opportunities, learn to sail courses, the club's fun social scene and the tangible benefits of becoming a yacht club member.

Go Sailing Day will provide:
? Basic introduction that will help visitors try sailing and provide them a great opportunity
? The ease of access into the great sport of sailing
? Find the club or learn to sail a course that best suits your needs and location

Sailing can be enjoyed by anyone aged six to 80 and is ideal for families, kids and those wanting to enjoy the on water lifestyle experience. Children 18 and under should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Go Sailing website

by Mike Sabey

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