Sailing Academy

Royal Akarana Yacht Club Sailing Academy

Our well established Sailing Academy offers a range of classes from Learn to Sail through to Learn to Race, in both dinghies and small Keelboats.

No matter what age or level you are at, we will have a class that will suit you.

Ages: 15 and up. Maximum crew weight 400kg.

Type: International one-design. 4 - 6 person keelboat

Learn to Sail: Youth and Adult

Learn to Race: Youth and Adult

Racing: Club Racing, National and International Regattas

Ages: 8 and up

Type: One person, one-design dinghy

Learn to Sail: Junior only

Learn to Race: Yes

Racing: Club Racing, Green and Open Fleet National & International Regattas

Ages: 12 - 15 approx

Type: introductory two person dinghy

Learn to Sail: Junior only

Learn to Race: Included in term classes

Racing: Club Racing only

Ages: normally 15 years +, optimum combined crew weight is 110kg

Type: two person, international one-design class

Learn to Sail: Junior and Adult

Learn to Race: included in Term Classes

Racing: Club Racing, Teams Racing, Schools Regatta's, National and International Regatta's