Sailing courses throughout the school terms are focused on introducing new skills and progressing through the discover sailing pathway. The Australian Sailing national program ‘Tackers’ follows a three-stage course program that caters for ages 7-12.
- Tackers 1 – ‘Having Fun’
- Tackers 2 – ‘Tricks & Techniques’
- Tackers 3 – ‘Sailing Fast’
Lessons are held on Sundays throughout the school term. Kids can expect to partake in fun sailing related games and activities, meet new friends, and learn more about sailing a dinghy in a safe environment.
Our 3-hour sessions commence with a safety briefing with instructors and other course participants. Once all the sailors have a lifejacket fitted, and have their boats and equipment ready, they will leave the launching ramp and head out to a safe sailing area to begin activities. For the beginner groups, the boats will be towed to an area near Rowland Reserve or along the shores of Bayview.