Kids Learn to Sail - Level 1 Fast Tracked

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Mon 19 Jan 2026 09:00 - Thu 22 Jan 2026 15:00
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Oxenford Watersports Centre Southport Yacht Club, 33 Watersport Ln, Oxenford, QLD, 4210

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Please submit an Expression of Interest to join the next intake.

FAST TRACKED - Kids Learn to Sail Level 1
January 19th - January 22nd 2026 
9am-3pm 
No Experience Required!
$415 each child 
**Registration needs to be in your child's name**
See below for more details

Play On Voucher

You may be eligible for a Play On Voucher valued at $200
See here for more details 
https://www.queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au/tips-to-save/fairplay-vouchers
Please email Academy@sycgc.com.au to apply your voucher



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What to bring:
Sailing Gear Guide

- Hat
- Sunnies
- Water Bottle
- Swimmers
- Shoes that can get wet and wont fall off
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Rain Coat (if raining)

Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. 

Course Prerequisites

  • Water confident
  • 7-12 years-old

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:

  • Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
  • Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
  • Tack (push turn)
  • Gybe (pull turn)
  • Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
  • Sail with tiller extension
  • Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate. 

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