Discover sailing

Discover sailing

Docklanders have the chance to try their hand at sailing next month as part of Yachting Victoria’s Discover Sailing program.

A range of large trailable yachts will be at Melbourne City Marina in Docklands on Sunday, October 20, offering the public the chance to learn more about sailing.

“Families will be able to get on board and go for a sail along the marina, as well as explore a variety of different sized and classed trailable yachts on display and speak to owners about their sailing experiences in both competitive sailing and casual cruising,” Discover Sailing program manager Gavin Wall said.

The sailing day coincides with the opening of the 2013-14 sailing season and is free to attend, with all yachts and safety equipment provided.

The day will run from 9.30 am to 4 pm at Melbourne City Marina on October 20. For more information see http://www.discoversailing.org.au

And between November 1 and November 4 Docklanders have another chance to get up close to Classic Yachts and Couta Boats.

Melbourne City Marina is hosting the Classic Yacht Association of Australia’s 2013 Cup Regatta.

Locals and visitors will be able to enjoy the spectacle of classic yachts in the harbour over the four days.

Of particular interest is the classic yacht fleet sail past in Victoria Harbour at 12.30 pm on November 3.

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