• Course fee: $425
• Dates:  29th September to 3rd October 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. Every afternoon, they will have the opportunity to sail on larger dinghies, keelboats, and experience powerboats, paddleboarding, kneeboarding, and more.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for children with varying levels of sailing experience and knowledge of water activities.

Course Outcome

By the end of the course, participants will have learned and expanded their skills in understanding how a sailboat works, all while having a lot of fun with the other activities.

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:

Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations 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 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.