Course fee: $275

Dates: 22nd – 26th September 2025

Age: 7 – 12 years old

This course is exclusively for schools partnered with EFM, and open only to students who are learning French or attending a French school. It is designed for those who wish to discover or further develop their sailing skills in French. Our French-speaking instructor will provide your children with a fun, engaging, and comprehensive experience, both on and off the water.

Each morning, participants will sail on dinghies in different level groups. 

Cancellations and Rebooking:

Please note that courses canceled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee to reschedule. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge (if you are sick, we will just need proof to waive this charge).

Important Information:

In accordance with Victorian regulations, our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations on our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

 

Below, you can find the program that participants will follow in the morning for this group session. If the participants successfully master all these skills, they will receive their Tackers completion certificate:

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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.