A limited number of club-owned boats are for lease to graduates of Tackers 2 and Sailing 1&2, for use in either Saturday afternoon racing or Greenfleet training for up to 12 months. Graduates are provided 6 months complimentary Membership.
Boats will be leased to a member for one season only ( or 2 half seasons), ( Opti $155, Pacer $310 shared between 2 users), plus membership fees (a refundable damage bond is required for use of a boat in afternoon sailing). A lease for further seasons may be granted subject to availability of a boat. All leases are subject to the Club's Boat Lease policy, available here.
boat |
Use | Price |
bond |
Opti |
Juniors -Greenfleet |
$77 half season $155 full season |
|
Pacer |
Intermediate -Greenfleet |
$155 half season $310 full season |
|
Pacer |
club afternoon sailing | $310 full season | $207 |
The club will support training graduates in purchasing a boat via advice and inspections where requested. As a guide, this is the reccomended progression of boats
Age /Weight |
Competency |
1up boat recommended |
2 up boat recommended |
Pricing guide (2nd hand) |
8-10 (35-45kg) |
Start juniors |
Opti |
Minnow |
$500 - 1500 |
10-12 (45kg +) |
Start Intermediate |
Mirror / Sabre / Open bic |
Minnow / Pacer |
$1500 - 4000 |
12-15 (50-70kg) |
Regular Sailing |
Sabre |
Pacer / 125 / 145 |
$2500 - 7000 |
15+ (70kg +) |
Regular Sailing |
Impulse / Laser / Hobie 14 |
Taser / 145 / Taipan 4.9 |
$4000 - 15,000 |
Advanced Sailer |
Taipan 4.9 | Formula F15 / 29er /49er | $7000 - 25,000 |