Royal Melbourne Yacht SquadronTackers 3 Sailing Course – After-School Program (February–March 2026)

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Course Overview

Royal MelbourneYS is excited to offer this Tackers 3 course, designed for children aged 7–12 who want to further refine their sailing skills in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. As always, we offer flexibility for missed sessions—kids can make up missed Thursday sessions during the week, holidays, or winter, depending on availability.

Duration: 7 weeks on Thursdays after school (Note: Course starts from February 12th, 2026) Total Course Hours: 14 hours

Dates:

• February 2026: 12th, 19th, 26th
• March 2026: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Session Times: Every Thursday, 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM

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Cost

• Monthly Fee: $200
• First Month Payment: Due at registration
• Future Payments: Arranged and communicated separately

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Who Should Do This Course?

This course is ideal for participants aged 7–12 who have completed Tackers 2 (or equivalent) and want to advance their sailing skills through structured games and on-water practice.

Prerequisites:

• Water confident
• Completion of Tackers 2 (or equivalent experience)

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Course Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stop the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and 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
• Use tactical mark roundings in races

Upon completion, participants will receive their Tackers completion certificate.

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Cancellations & Rebooking

• Missed Days: If your child misses a single day, it cannot be rescheduled or refunded unless due to illness (a medical certificate or proof will waive the charge).
• Refund Policy: In line with Victorian regulations, we do not offer refunds. However, if Royal MelbourneYS must cancel or reschedule a session, we will work with you to find the best alternative solution for your child’s sailing experience.

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Sun Protection

The Australian sun can be very strong. To ensure safety:

• Parents must apply sunscreen to their children before arrival.
• Kids must bring extra sunscreen for reapplication.
• Club Policy:
  • Instructors cannot apply sunscreen to children.
  • Sunscreen will be dispensed onto children’s hands for self-application under supervision.
  • If a child refuses to apply sunscreen, they will not be allowed on the water and must remain in class. Parents will be contacted for pickup, and no make-up sessions or refunds will be provided.
• Mandatory Items: Cap, sunglasses, and protective clothing.
• Recommended: Water bottle.

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Safety & Collection Policy

• Attendance: Parents/guardians must sign the attendance sheet upon arrival and again at pickup.
• Independent Return: If your child is permitted to return home alone, we require an email confirmation sent to training@rmys.com.au.
• Late Pickup Fee: A fee of $15 will be charged for every 15 minutes after the course ends.

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Footwear Requirements

• Mandatory: Closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or open shoes).
• Consequences:
  • Children without appropriate footwear will not be allowed on the water.
  • Parents/guardians will be contacted for pickup.
  • No refunds or make-up sessions will be offered.

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Clothing Recommendations

• Essential: Waterproof jacket and wetsuit (recommended).
• Note: Dinghy sailing can be wet, so a change of clothes is advised.
• Facilities: Changing rooms and hot showers are available at the Club.

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Meeting Point

• Location: Training Room at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
• Access: Front entrance or rear gate (if you have your fob).
• Daily Activities: Classroom theory, rigging/packing dinghies, and on-water practice.

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Weather Notice

Sailing is heavily influenced by weather conditions. There may be instances where training needs to be cancelled, postponed, or altered at the instructor’s discretion due to conditions.

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For any questions, please contact us at training@rmys.com.au. We look forward to sailing with you! ⛵

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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.