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Introduction
For over 30 years Penny Whiting has been teaching people of all ages to sail in Auckland, New Zealand. This is a practical way to gain the skills and confidence of boat handling and safety so you can enjoy your sailing fully. With her own entertaining form of instruction she will take you through all aspects of sailing aboard her 47' keeler "Endless Summer".
The School
Penny's School is world famous for her down to earth practical and fun courses, now in its 30th year of sailing tuition. A certificate is presented at the successful conclusion of the course, and this is accepted by charter operators world wide.
The school has a well organised programme of courses. The classes are all practical and you will do five three hour lessons, including three hour navigation. The classes are run through the summer months of "Down Under" - October, November, December, January, February, March and April. There is a full timetable, including afternoon, evening, weekend, children's and refresher classes.
The Boat
The yacht Endless Summer is 47 foot long, and is based in Auckland's sparkling Waitemata Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand. You must learn to sail a large yacht before a small one, and the Endless Summer is an easy yacht to sail. Its berth is at Marina E 10 in the Westhaven Boat Harbour by the RNZYS (on the city side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge).
Course Outline
- How to rig and sail a yacht and the terminology and fittings used
- You will steer the yacht, learn wind direction and how to change tacks when sailing
- We do headsail changes, slab reefing, flaking sails and packing a spinnaker
- The rules of the sea are important as are the bouyage and collision rules
- You will learn to splice and do a practical chart work navigation lesson
- All aspects that will enable you to sail with anyone or sail & handle your own yacht
- You will understand commands about sailing manoeuvres
What to Wear
- Warm clothes and jacket or sweatshirt
- Clean shoes, not black soled
- Wet weather gear will be provided for you if cold or wet
- Bring a hat, with a tie down!
About Penny
Few New Zealanders have packed as much into their lives as Penny Whiting. Best known as a yachtswoman and the owner-operator of the Penny Whiting Sailing School, she has also been a swimming champion, international surfing competitor, rugby coach, writer, celebrity speaker, mother of two, America's Cup and Whitbread commentator and Auckland city councillor.
In more than 30 years she has not missed one class, and her yacht Endless Summer, floating school to over 20,000 students, is a familiar sight on Auckland's Waitamata Harbour.
Timetable
Afternoon Classes -12.30pm - 3.30pm, every day for a week
| 2005 |
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| October/November |
31, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| November |
14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
| November/December |
28, 29, 30, 1, 2 |
| December |
12, 13, 14, 15, 16 |
| 2006 |
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| January |
16, 17, 18, 19, 20 |
If you would like to receive further details about this itinerary, or would like to customise your own personalised tour, please fill in our free enquiry form and one of our experienced staff will be in contact to assist you.
Inclusions - prices below are inclusive of the following:
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