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To become a member of Kohimarama Yacht Club click on the link on the home page of this website.
Sailing is one of the best sports for the personal development of young people. It is a sport for which can be practised for life and young sailors acquire many good life skills. Sailing is an excellent family sport which encourages the participation of children and parent. KYC run a very successful Learn To Sail program from which many champions have started their sailing careers.
How Old Do I Have To Be?
We recommend nine years as the minimum age. Some capable children begin at eight, but starting a child too young is not recommended. You must be able to swim.
What Equipment Will I Need?
You will need a life jacket and warm clothing a boat. For Learn to Sail (LTS) you will either need your own Optimist or you can charter one from the club.
Where Do I Find A Boat
Have a look at our Boats for Sale for the latest listings, the club notice board, other yacht club websites (refer Links tab on this website) TradeMe or contact Sail One. You could also call Karen Beggs for help with buying or chartering.
How Much Will It Cost?
You can buy a beginner Optimist for around $500. A life jacket will cost about $70. Membership of the club is $245 pa for a single child family or $380.00 pa for two or more children. Learn to Sail coaching fees will be $150 per half season. Chartering an Optimist is $150 per half season.
How Often Do We Have to Come and how long Does It Take?
The courses take approximately 10 weeks, and are held on Sundays at the Kohimarama Yacht Club. Briefing is at 9.30am, and Learn To Sail is normally finished by 3.00pm.
What Is Learn To Sail?
The learn to Sail training program will have two intakes during the season, pre-Christmas commencing October, and post- Christmas commencing February. The program will be run under the direction of the Club Captain, assisted by Club Instructors (including paid coaches) and parents.
The coaching is a structured program which is designed to enable those participating to achieve their YNZ Junior sail 1 and Junior sail 2 certificates.
Sailors will graduate from Learn to Sail to our Learn to Race program, then progress through our racing fleets.
For more info visit our Learn To Sail and Learn To Race page.
Will My Child Be Well Supervised And Safe?
Yes, we adhere to the coaching ratios stipulated by Yachting New Zealand. There are always inflatable boats on the water whenever the children are sailing, and they are carefully supervised. It is very safe.
Who Do I Contact For A Chat?
Either of the following people will be happy to discuss sailing at KYC.
Richard Anyon Commodore, Ph: 575 - 0388