Active Lifestyles – Sailing Experience

In this sailing experience, you will learn sailing skills and techniques, while being out on the waters of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

RSL Queensland has selected Active Lifestyles events throughout Queensland to provide opportunities for veterans, current serving Defence members, partners, and children to take part in activities while connecting with fellow members of the Defence family.    
  
In this sailing experience, you will learn sailing skills and techniques, while being out on the waters of the beautiful Sunshine Coast.  

With no experience required, this half-day Sailing experience is a great way to try a new hobby and connect with other like-minded people.  

The experienced Saltwater Veterans/Discover Sailing instructors will teach and guide you throughout the whole experience and will also be able to connect you with the local sailing community, should you wish to sail again!  

A light lunch will be supplied following the sailing activity.  

Requirements:  

  • This activity is open to ADF Veterans, current serving Defence members, Defence spouses and children aged 16 years or older  
  • All participants are required to be comfortable swimming 50m unassisted  
  • Wear white soled shoes and some form of gloves (sailing/gardening) preferred  
  • It is also recommended to wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a long sleeve shirt. You may wish to bring a jumper, change of clothes & a reusable water bottle.  
  • As part of your registration for this event you will be required to register with Sailing Australia and complete an RSL QLD waiver. The links for both will be emailed after registration, you will be unable to participate without completing the waiver and sailing registration by the 19th of June 2024. 
Cost: Free  

Location: Mooloolaba Yacht Club, inside Mooloolaba Marina. 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD, 4557  

The difficulty level of this program is Amber. If you have any questions about the difficulty of the program or would like more information, partnerships@rslqld.org.

 

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The Details
When:
Saturday 22 June
8:45am - 1pm
Location:
Mooloolaba Yacht Club
Mooloolaba Marina
33-45 Parkyn Parade
Mooloolaba
QLD
4557
Price:
Free
Eligibility:
Veterans, Current Serving and their partners and children aged over 16 years old