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Sail on the quiet waters of the Canning River. Classes include Catamarans, Herons, Lasers, Minnows and Scow Moths. Sailing is on Sundays from mid-October to April.
Shelley Sailing Club was established on the Canning River in 1974. Catering specifically for family sailing, it has provided the focal point for many people to learn the art of sailing within a club.
Canning River is a relatively sleepy backwater, and its waters are generally shallow, without the heavy traffic of the Swan River. These conditions provide an ideal situation for those people, both young and not so young to learn and appreciate the finer points of sailing. The club has mainly provided the forum for the less experienced sailors, but it has also produced a number of people who have reached State Champion level and successfully represented the State at National Championships.
Family sailing has a high priority at the Shelley Club and includes classes which enable all members of the family to participate. These classes include Catamarans, Herons, Flying Ants, Lasers, Mudlarks, and Minnows. Sailing is conducted at the Club on Sundays commencing mid-October through to April.
The Junior Development Program provides options for sailors (8 years and above) to learn to sail and race Minnows and Mudlarks on Sunday mornings. As a Yachting Australia – Discover Sailing Centre, they also offer ‘learn to sail’ courses and also coaching on developing racing skills to build a competitive edge.
Many people envisage sailing as being an expensive sport; and it can be in much larger boats and clubs. Shelley has no nomination fees and although individual forms of membership are available, the whole family can be members for around $530 per year which includes $30 of canteen vouchers. Membership application forms can be found on the website.
New members are always welcome and if you would like to experience sailing in any of the classes mentioned just drop by any Sunday around 1.00pm between October and April for this to be arranged.
