Sailing Lessons & Courses

Now in its 40th year of sailing lessons, Penny's School is world famous for her down to earth practical and fun courses. A certificate is presented at the successful conclusion of the course, this is accepted by charter operators world wide.

The school has a well organised programme of practical sailing classes. Consisting of five three hour sailing lessons, including navigation. The classes are run through the summer months of - October, November, December, January, February and March. There is a full timetable, including afternoon and weekend classes, a Penny Whiting sailing class is a great way to learn sailing.

See the course outline and timetable for details.


COURSE INFORMATION
The sailing classes are all practical and you will learn about the rigging and fittings on the yacht. How to tie three important knots. I teach you the rules of the sea. Tacking and maneuvering the yacht, understanding the wind direction and sea state. We will do several tacking lessons changing form one side of the wind to the other. You will learn about the bouyage system and understand reading a chart and laying courses with time and distance.

I will teach you to pack a spinnaker, splice, do headsail changes and reef a mainsail. I will talk to you about anchoring and safety equipment and demonstrate Man over board drill. After 15 hours practical with me you will be able to crew with any body and understand what, when and why you do things on a yacht or even sail your own boat far more efficiently and easily. I will certify you for your sea time and this will enable you to charter a yacht at a later date should you choose.

N.B. Accommodation
Shelly beach Rd, Herne bay Auckland.
Acapulco Motel 09 376 5246 close to boat $115
Also Unicorn Motel 09 376 2067

Cost
NZ$700.00 including GST (tax) is the total fee, including a comprehensive sailing book written by Penny. A NZ$100 deposit is to be paid at time of booking.

Learn to sail with confidence and safety with hands on practical lessons with Penny.