Tackers
Welcome to the RGYC Kids Learn To Sail Program
Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.
UPCOMING TACKERS LEARN-TO-SAIL COURSES
| Course | Dates | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackers 1 Summer Holiday | 16th – 19th Dec 2024 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 2 Summer Holiday | 16th – 19th Dec 2024 9:00am – 1:00pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers Intro Summer Holiday | 4th Jan 2025 9:00am – 1:00pm | $120 | Register here |
| Tackers 1 Summer Holiday | 6th – 9th Jan 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 2 Summer Holiday | 6th – 9th Jan 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Green Fleet Summer Holiday | 13th – 16th Jan 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 3 Summer Holiday | 13th – 16th Jan 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Green Fleet Saturdays – Term 1 | 1st Feb – 5th April 2025 9:00am – 11:30am | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 1 Saturdays – Term 1 | 1st Feb – 5th April 2025 9:00am – 11:30am | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 2 Saturdays – Term 1 | 1st Feb – 5th April 2025 9:00am – 11:30am | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 3 Saturdays – Term 1 | 1st Feb – 5th April 2025 9:00am – 11:30am | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 1 April Holiday | 8th – 11th April 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 2 April Holiday | 8th – 11th April 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Green Fleet April Holiday | 14th – 17th April 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
| Tackers 3 April Holiday | 14th – 17th April 2025 9:00am – 3:30pm | $380 $340 (RGYC Member Price) | Register here |
If the above Tackers programs are not suitable, please register your interest by completing the form below.
‘Tackers’ Courses
Tackers 1 – Having Fun
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
The course includes boat basics, fundamental boat handling skills and essential safety knowledge. Water confidence is required due to capsizing drills and open water life jacket swim. Sessions are offered both as term and school holiday programs.
Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.
This level includes better sailing, tricks, techniques and continues developing confidence while sailing on various points on sail in differing conditions.
Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast!
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.
Skills learned in levels 1 & 2 are built upon while also introducing some new ones. Sailors will be able to apply knowledge of fundamental boat handling to independently sail a dinghy and be introduced to the basics of racing and explore various sailing techniques suited to different conditions.
What’s after Tackers
Kids who have completed the Tackers program have a few options to progress after they have completed the Tackers program.
- Continue to train with Green Fleet improving their racing skills under the direction of a coach while also transitioning into Junior club racing.
- Transition into Off The Beach (OTB) Junior club racing either with your own boat or consider pairing with someone and race a two-handed boat together.
- Sign up for the youth OutThere Sailing program (12yrs+) which is a social sailing program where youths can progress there sailing skills in a fun non-competitive environment.
For more information about the RGYC Tackers programs or any of the other programs offered, please contact the RGYC Sailing Academy via (03) 5229 3705 or email at [email protected]
Tackers Intro, Ages 6 – 12
Is 4 x 1.5 hour sessions that introduces children to sailing who are interested in trying out sailing a boat or for anyone who may be interested in our junior Tackers program but would like to see what sailing is about before committing to a longer course.
The next step in the pathway after attending an experience or starting point for some is the junior learn to sail program for ages 7+ known as ‘Tackers’ which comprises of three levels followed by Green Fleet race training.