Tackers Fleet – Kids Learn to Sail

Ages 7–12 | Advanced Skill Development

Tackers Fleet is the final stage of the Tackers program and focuses on developing confident, capable sailors until they are ready for open-water progression and future racing pathways.

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Program Details

Saturdays | 12:00pm – 3:00pm

July - 18th, 25th
August - 1st, 8th, 15th, 23rd (Sunday), 29th 
*The session on Sunday 23rd is run at Hollywell Sailing Squadron to introduce Tackers to the venue before their transition next term.

Investment: $380 total

⚠️ Registration must be completed in your child’s name.

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Program Overview

Tackers Fleet focuses on refining boat-handling skills and introducing racing concepts in a supportive environment.

Sailors will continue to build independence while learning advanced techniques that prepare them for transition to open-water, Junior Fleet and Sailing Team pathways.

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Who Is This Program For?

This program is designed for children who have successfully completed Tackers 2 and are looking to progress into more advanced sailing skills.

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Program Prerequisites

• Aged 7–12 years
• Water confident
• Completion of Kids Learn to Sail Level 2 (Tackers 2)

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By the End of the Course, Sailors Will Be Able To:

• Demonstrate correct roll tacking and gybing techniques
• Understand and perform controlled downwind gybes
• Stop the boat in confined areas
• Sail backwards with control
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Five Essentials:
• Centreboard position
• Boat trim
• Boat balance
• Sail trim
• Start and finish races on triangle and trapezoid courses
• Use tactical mark roundings during races

Once participants showcase that they can handle the boat in varying conditions, unsupported, they will be invited to join the Junior Fleet at Hollywell Sailing Squadron, where they will sail in a larger fleet, in stronger winds and tide, and practice the rules-of-the-road.

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What to Bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Water bottle
• Swimmers
• Enclosed shoes that can get wet (and won’t fall off)
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Rain jacket (if wet weather is forecast)

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Safety Equipment

We strongly recommend the use of helmets (not mandatory but highly encouraged).

Zhik Kollition Helmets are available from Academy Reception for $40
(RRP $169.95)

This subsidised price is thanks to the SYC Board’s safety initiative and the generous support of a Southport Yacht Club member.

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Play On! Voucher

You may be eligible for a Queensland Government Play On! Voucher valued at $200.

Learn more here:
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/playon

To apply your voucher, please email:
academy@sycgc.com.au

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Contact

For more information about Tackers Fleet or progression pathways:

SYC Academy
academy@sycgc.com.au
07 5655 3368

 

 

 

 

Important Information!

Meet Addison Newlan
The story of a Junior Sailor on her way to the Olympics

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Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. 2.5-3 hours on-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing through Tackers. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing. It's an ideal course to determine whether you'd like to participate in a Tackers 1 course.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Tackers Intro completion certificate.