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 the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind - on a close hauled course tacking through the 'no go zone'
  • Downwind - with centreboard up
  • Reaching - correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.