Try Winging!  Introductory Wing Experience

Have you ever wanted to try winging?  This introductry course will give you a taste for one of the fastest growing forms of sailing in the world.  

• Learn the basics of how to manage and handle your wing
• Wing and board safety on the land and water
• Learn to sail with and across the wind and turn

We supply the boards, wings and safety equipment. You bring the energy and excitement! 

What to bring:

Students should bring the following personal clothing and equipment 

• Hat, water bottle, and appropriate sun safety
• Appropriate stinger protection, such as tights, long sleeves or stinger suits
• Foot protection suitable for in the water
• Towel and a change of clothes.

Please note:

• As an introductory course, students will be rotated between wing equipment and rest time on the water over the duration of the course. 
• If you are not currently a meember with Townsville Sailing Club please sign up to the portal and select "course/event participant"
• Places are strictly limited and subject to minimum and maximum numbers

Experience Overview

This course is for participants keen to experience what dinghy sailing is about.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Course Outcome

Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.