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How to contact us and general information (Please read this section carefully)

Part 1: Where to come - What to bring - Safety - Student records - Accreditations - Private classes

Part 2: Attendance issues - Refund policy

Part 3: Competency

Sailing with Attitude is based at the Sydney Fish Market Marina, Pyrmont.
All mail to: GPO Box 1818, Sydney NSW 2001, Australia
Email: jonathan@sailingwithattitude.com.au

Mobile: 0438 724 546

WHERE TO COME FOR CLASSES

Practical and some theory classes are conducted from our base at the Fish Market Marina, Pyrmont

• Light Rail stopping outside the Fish Market

• Bus (500) from the city stopping outside Fish Market

• Short walk from Darling Harbour on Pyrmont Bridge Road towards Glebe

• Parking is available at the Fish Market (expensive though:1st hour free and $5 per half-hour after that) or in adjoining streets on the Glebe side

• Bicycles can be kept reasonably safely at the wharf

• When you are at the Fish Market, look for the marina wharf (not the wharf where fishing boat are). It is located just outside the outdoor eating area opposite the water, on the Pyrmont Bridge Rd. side of the Fish Market. There, walk on the wharf and look for the big green side of the school on the left side. it is easy to find. If you have any problem, call 0438 724546

• (If you plan to shop, Fish Market stores close at 1600 during the week and 1700 during weekend)

Theory classes are held in our classroom onboard "Kanangra" at the Sydney Heritage Fleet, Rozelle Bay

• Sydney Heritage Fleet / Sailing with Attitude
  James Graig drive, Rozelle Bay (near Super Yacht Marina)
  From the City: drive over Anzac Bridge, stay on left lane and turn into James Graig Drive. (About 200m to the right.)
  Free parking available

WHAT TO BRING FOR CLASSES

Practicals:

• Water, sunscreen and a hat. We supply wet- weather gear. Bring a change of clothes. Remember that temperature can drop rapidly so prepare yourself

• Non-slippery & non-marking shoes. (For beginners, Dunlop canvas shoes are good and inexpensive.) Think of your safety

• Something to take notes. We supply course notes but you may want to record additional information

• Please remove all items that could be lost or damaged such as mobile phones, jewellery, watches... and empty your pockets

• Beware of caps that may reduce visibility, specially in relation to the boom. Also beware of glasses that could be caught in rigging items. The instructor will cover these topics during the safet briefing

Theory:

• Ask Jonathan for specific requirements to suit the class

SAFETY

• Sailing can be a dangerous activity! Please remember it and act accordingly. Safety is our major concern. There will be a comprehensive safety briefing at the beginning of each course; and further safety considerations will be addressed during training. We ask all students to comply strictly with all safety requirements for themselves and also for the safety of others. During the safety briefing the instructor will talk about specific topics such as how to walk on deck, the boom and other items that can be dangerous. Please take this very seriously to make sure you have a great and safe time while learning. We have an exemplary track record and would like to keep it this way ; in your interest

• We carry all safety equipment onboard. The instructor will ask you if you can swim and might order the wearing of life jackets. In all cases we welcome you to ask for a life jacket at any time you wish

STUDENT RECORD

• You will have access to your student record at all times so that you can monitor your progress

ACCREDITATIONS

• All our courses are accredited Internationally or in Australia depending on your choice. At the end of each course your logbook will be updated. We will supply a logbook if you do not have one already. Keep it safety: this is your passport to boating

PRIVATE CLASSES

• Onboard your vessel: The responsibility for the management of the vessel lies with the owner of the vessel at all times. The instructor will act strictly in a teaching capacity. When boarding your vessel, the instructor will require a sighting of the current registration documents and current insurance certificate for the vessel

ATTENDANCE - REFUND POLICY - OTHER MATTERS

• Please come a few minutes before class commencement so that we can start on time

• If you cannot attend a class, let us know as soon as possible. We do not charge a fee for this, thus we appreciate your help

• We reserve the right to change schedule at anytime if we feel the conditions are not suited to the class. In such case, the class will be rescheduled at no extra cost to you

• Unless there is a specific reason, we would appreciate if you could switch you mobile off during classes

• Fees paid for courses are not refundable and not transferable. Courses must be completed by students unless a special arrangement is made with jonathan Bogais

• All courses must be paid in advance unless prior arrangements are made with Jonathan Bogais

• Course notes are copyrighted and remain the intellectual property of Jonathan Bogais. Reproduction and use for commercial reasons are not authorised unless prior arrangements have been made

• Let us know if you need to complete a course within a specific period so that we can schedule accordingly

COMPETENCY

We strongly believe that paying for a course and attending classes is not enough for a student to be deemed competent. There should be a due process of assessment at the end of each module to ensure the competency has been reached. This is the principle of Competentcy Based Training (CBT). Although CBT is not in place with YA, we are nonetheless conducting competency assessments with all our students to ensure they have met the required outcomes.

We are also conducting competency assessments for others. These are ideal for students who have sailed in the past and want to resume, or those who have completed courses elsewhere and want to move on. In these cases, assessments will be informal, yet comprehensive, onboard during practical classes with other students, examination style. They will also include theory when needed. On completion, we will discuss the best programme to suit the student. This is a great way for students to find out where they really are, what they need to learn to achieve their objectives and how to do it.

NOTE: Competency assessments are compulsory under IYT rules to comply with international standards.

As part of the enrollment procedure, you will be notified of the content of this page for you to read the school's terms and conditions. Starting a course or any other programme(s) will confirm your acceptance of these terms and conditions. (Jonathan Bogais)

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