Discover Sailing Day at Beaumaris Yacht Club

Join me for a morning on the water at Beaumaris Yacht Club's Discover Sailing Day! It's a chance to try sailing off the beach at Ricketts Point with an experienced skipper, and to see what a local sailing club is all about. The club says no experience is needed, so it's a great one if you've always wondered what sailing is like.

We'll meet at the gates of Beaumaris Yacht Club at 8:45am on Sunday 29 November, say hello, then head into the club's Discover Sailing session together from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Afterwards, anyone keen can join an optional lunch nearby at Rickett's Point Beaumaris – no pressure, so feel free to head off after the sailing if that suits you better.

This is a casual social meetup so we can head along together – it isn't run by or affiliated with Beaumaris Yacht Club or Australian Sailing. The session is free, but you'll need to register yourself directly with the club. A Meetup RSVP here doesn't register you for the session.

Who this is for

• Anyone curious about sailing – the club says no experience is needed
• People who are confident in and around the water (the club notes this is required for safety)
• Anyone keen to spend a Sunday morning on the bay and meet some new people
• Solo attendees are very welcome

Links

• Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UnGUxMEn3bjFyehWA
• Discover Sailing Day info and registration: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/beaumarisyc/events/377415
• Optional lunch – Rickett's Point Beaumaris: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sLQD7xxoiG1GNBS48

Timeline

• 8:45am – Meet at the gates of Beaumaris Yacht Club and say hi
• 9:00am – Discover Sailing session starts
• 12:00pm – Discover Sailing session ends
• 12:15pm – Optional lunch at Rickett's Point Beaumaris
• 1:30pm – Lunch wraps up and meetup finishes

Tickets / cost

• The session is free – the club says there's no charge for the registration or the experience.
• You'll need to register yourself via the event page above (the club notes registration goes through Australian Sailing).
• Please register before the day so you're on the club's list.
• Lunch is optional and everyone pays for their own food and drinks.

Bring

• Clothes you don't mind getting wet, plus a change of clothes
• Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses (with a strap if you have one)
• Water bottle and a snack
• A towel
• A light spray jacket in case it's windy
• A card or cash if you're staying for lunch

Expect

• Difficulty: Beginner-friendly – no sailing experience needed
• Pace: Relaxed – the club and its skippers run the session
• Vibe: Friendly, curious and low-pressure
• Group style: We'll meet up together, then join the club's session. Boats are organised by the club, so we may end up on different boats, but we'll catch up on shore and over lunch for anyone staying.

Important notes

• Please register with the club before the day – an RSVP here isn't a registration and doesn't guarantee you a spot.
• The club notes participants must be confident in and around the water.
• Sailing depends on weather and conditions on the day, and the club may change or cancel things if it isn't safe. Keep an eye on the club's event page for updates.
• Please take part within your own ability and follow all club rules and skipper/staff instructions. You're joining at your own risk, and you're responsible for your own safety and wellbeing on the day.
• Lunch is optional – feel free to head off after the sailing. If you're staying, it helps to mention it in the comments so we have a rough idea of numbers for a table.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.