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J-24
Training Session An initiative started two years back to encourage
members, course participants and sailors to race competitively under the supervision
of an experienced skipper has now grown into a popular regular Saturday practice
session.
Many
of the Skipper / Mentor program "graduates" have moved on to sailing
on bigger racing yachts or to buy their own boat.
Experience
Keelboat Sailing at RSYC
The Republic of Singapore Yacht Club's
(RSYC) Keelboat Orientation provides organisation an opportunity to conduct team-building
activities through sailing.
This
half-day orientation will commence with a safety briefing, followed by an introductory
session on the boat, rope work and individual crew position and responsibilities.
Boats
and Permitted Numbers of Crew Onboard
The
J-24 keelboat allows a maximum of five (5) participants. There are two (2) J-24s
in the fleet and a minimum of four (4) crew is required per boat.
Alternative
arrangements can be make to accommodate up to 10 participants onboard a larger
keelboat, teenagers above the age of 14 years old accompanied by adults can also
participate.
Orientation
Fee
The
fee is $170 + 7% GST per participant. The fee includes the use of RSYC facilities, course
materials, boat rental, skipper fee, drinking water onboard, tea break and one
meal at The Wharf.
Confirmation
Please
give six (6) weeks advance notice and a 50% deposit is required upon confirmation.
Confirmation is subject to availability of boats and skipper.
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