Kids Learn to Sail

Learn to Sail Program For Kids

Tackers is a fun introductory program for kids aged 7-12 years old. No sailing experience or club membership is required and all equipment including the boats is provided. All instructors are Australian Sailing qualified.

Kids commence their sailing journey in the Tackers 1 Program, which is a 3-day School Holiday program. After completing Tackers 1, kids transition into the Tackers 2 Program which runs on Saturday mornings throughout the School Term (Terms 1 and 4). The Tackers program is delivered in an Optimist training boat which is very safe for kids. The boats allow two kids to sail together and as they gain confidence and move up from Tackers 1 to Tackers 2 they are able to sail the boat alone. The boats have built-in buoyancy which means they provide extra stability. Kids must be water confident to take part and wear lifejackets at all times. Tackers 3 and Green Fleet run on Friday evenings throughout the School Term, with a focus on introducing skills to start racing. After graduating from the Tackers and Green Fleet Programs, kids can join competitive racing in the Junior Fleet, which race on Saturday afternoons throughout October-April. Additional After School Training is provided for kids involved in Tackers Programs on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

TACKERS 1 'Having Fun'

How to book?

The next Tackers 1 Program will be in the January School Holidays

3-day course, 9:30am-3:30pm
For kids aged 7-12 years old, no experience required!
Cost: $350.00 Weekday Course, $450 Weekend Course
All training gear provided, run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors
Course dates tbc
For questions please email academy@gosfordsailingclub.com

TACKERS 2 'Tricks and Techniques'

How to book?

Core Program: Saturday Mornings October-December 2026

8-week course, 9:00am-11:30am
For kids aged 7-12 years old
Cost: $450.00
All training gear provided, run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors
Click on a Course Date below to register (must have completed Tackers 1 Program).
Tackers 2 (24th October-19th December 2026).

TACKERS 3 'Sailing Fast'

How to book?

Core Program: Thursday Evenings October-December 2026

8-week course, 4:00pm-6:30pm
For kids aged 7-12 years old
Cost: $450.00
All training gear provided, run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors
Click on a Course Date below to register (must have completed Tackers 2 Program).
Tackers 3 (22nd October-17th December 2026).

Green Fleet 'Start Racing'

How to book?

Core Program: Thursday Evenings October-December 2026

8-week course, 4:00pm-6:30pm
For kids aged 7-12 years old
Cost: $450.00
All training gear provided, run by Australian Sailing qualified instructors
Green Fleet (22nd October- 17th December 2026).

Additional Training: Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings
In addition to the Core Program running on Friday evenings, kids are encouraged to take part in additional training during the week.

Click on a Course Date below to register (must be involved in Tackers 2, 3, Green or Junior Fleet).
Tuesdays 4-6pm. Click here
Wednesdays 4.30-6.30pm. Click here
*Must be currently racing in the Junior Fleet to take part.

Junior Fleet (Club Championship/Pointscore Competitors)
What's Next: Once kids complete the Learn to Sail Green Fleet Program, they can join the Junior Racing Fleet. The Junior Fleet races every Saturday afternoon. See this page for more information.