That’s where SA Sailing hosted an introduction to sailing session for a group of first-timers ranging in age from nine to 24.
They are not new to the water, however, as they’re part of seven-time Dusi champion Martin Dreyer’s Change a Life Programme – where they have been learning canoeing.
Laser Pico boats are rather a different prospect, but the group relished the opportunity to try their hand at manoeuvring the larger craft.
“We took this group as they were already water aware so that we could get stuck into sailing instruction straight away and not hassle too much about water awareness,” explained Bart Fokkens, one of the SA Sailing instructors.
“Initially we had an instructor on board but then sent them off on their own under our supervision. They were all really chuffed with this new opportunity to get involved with a new water sport which they can see happening from the other side of the dam,” he added.
