2nd Abbotsford SEA SCOUTS – 'Port Neptune'
2nd Abbotsford SEA SCOUTS
'Port Neptune'
Sailing Program
As a Sea Scout Group water activities and sailing are at our core. Sailing is more than a sport, it teaches resiliency, independence and teamwork.
The sailing community is very inclusive and supportive for youth and helps build resilience, leadership and independence. Sailing at 2nd Abbotsford is available to all sections with two distinct areas:
- Group Sailing (under the Scout’s Outdoor Adventure program)
- Saturday Club Training and Racing – collaboration with Abbotsford 12ft Sailing club
Speak to your Section Leader if you’re interested in sailing
Group Sailing
Club training & racing
Ages 5 - 7
Stage 1 + 2 Boating
- Joint Club Sailing Day
- Sailing at end of year BBQ (Parents Welcome)
Introduction to Sailing
Abbotsford Sailing Club (ASC) support our introduction to sailing days and section nights.
Ages 8 - 11
Stage 2 + 3 Boating
- 2 Cub Sailing Days
- Sailing at end of year BBQ (Parents Welcome)
Learn to Sail / Green Fleet
- Youth taught the basics of sailing from ASC instructors.
- Learning more advanced sailing techniques
- Introduction to racing
- Optimist, Sabot and Pacer dinghys provided
Ages 11 - 14
Stage 3 + 4 Boating
- 4 Sailing hall sleepovers
- 4 Regattas NSW + ACT
- Sailing at end of year BBQ
Open Fleet
- Groups of 2-3 youth assigned a Scout Group Pacer dinghy for the season
- Youth compete each week in Open Division races
- Support and training from Scout leaders and the sailing club
Ages 15 - 17
Stage 4 + 5 Boating
- 4 Sailing hall sleepovers
- 4 Regattas NSW + ACT
- Winter Yacht Racing
- Sailing at end of year BBQ
Open / Skiff Fleet
- Groups of 2 youth assigned a Scout Group NS14 or MG14 racing skiff for the season
- Compete each week in the Open or Skiff Division
- Support and training from leaders and the sailing club
Ages 18 - 25
Stage 6+ Boating
- Use of group sailing resources
- Assist other section activities
12 Foot Skiff Fleet
- Older teenagers and adult Rovers complete in the 12 Foot Skiff Division.
- Support provided for inter-club, State and National regattas