DBYC Sunday Learn to Sail – Tackers & Green Fleet Programs

DBYC is offering our Sunday Learn to Sail programs, running on the Sunday mornings, from Sunday 8 February to Sunday 22 March.
(No session on Sunday 8 March due to the long weekend).

Session times

• Morning session: 9:00am – 12:00 noon
• Afternoon session: 12:30pm – 3:30pm (Tackers 3 and Green Fleet Only)

Program options

• Tiny Tackers (ages 5–7)
• Tackers 1 – Having Fun
• Tackers 2 – Tips & Tricks
• Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast
• Green Fleet - Have Completed Tackers and ready to keep learning

This program provides a fun-focused introduction and progression pathway in sailing, covering all the basics in a safe and supportive environment.

• Tackers 1 focuses on building water confidence and learning how to rig a boat, tack, and sail across the wind.
• Tackers 2 keeps the fun front and centre while introducing gybing, getting out of irons, and sailing around a triangle course.
• Tackers 3 focuses on advancing sailing skills through games, challenges and on-water adventures.
• Green Fleet Kids supports sailors who are ready to build confidence racing in a supportive, non-intimidating environment.

Once enrolled, sailors will be grouped into appropriate classes based on age and ability.

Session preference (Tackers 3 & Green Fleet Kids)

For Tackers 3 and Green Fleet Kids, we expect to run sessions in either the morning (9:00am – 12:00 noon) and/or afternoon (12:30pm – 3:30pm).

Please indicate your preferred session time when booking. At this stage, we cannot guarantee session preferences, but we will do our best to accommodate families where possible.

Minimum age

Sailors must be 8 years or older to participate in the Tackers and Green Fleet programs.
(Tiny Tackers is designed specifically for younger sailors aged 5–7.)

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What to bring

All sailors are required to wear:

• A lifejacket

• Hat and sunscreen

• Closed-toe shoes (old runners or wetsuit boots — no thongs or Crocs)

Please bring your own lifejacket if possible. These can be purchased from outdoor retailers such as Anaconda, Sport Phillip Marine or BCF. DBYC has a limited supply available to borrow if requested.  Wetsuits are recommended. Remember to bring a full water bottle, snack, lunch, towel and a change of clothes each session.

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Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.