Week 1 - French Morning Holiday Program (Tackers Level 2) Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July
Details
Course information
- Course fee: $325
- Duration: 9 am to 1 pm
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Dates: Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2026
This course is designed for youth who are learning French or attending a French school and want to discover or expand their sailing skills in French! Our French-speaking instructor will provide your kids with a fun and comprehensive experience, both on and off the water.
Each morning, participants will sail on dinghies in different level groups.
Cancellations and Rebooking
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Rescheduling Policy: Courses canceled at least 72 hours in advance via email can be rescheduled for another week of the holiday program without penalty.
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Late Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made within 72 hours of the course start time will incur a $75 rescheduling fee, unless due to illness (a medical certificate or proof will waive this charge).
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Missed Days: If your child misses a single day of the course, that day cannot be rescheduled or refunded.
Important Information
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Minimum Attendance Requirement: This course requires a minimum of 5 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, you may choose to:
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Receive a full refund, or
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Be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost.
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Refund Policy: In line with Victorian regulations, we do not offer refunds. However, if we must cancel or reschedule a session, we will work with you to find the best alternative solution for your child’s sailing experience.
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:

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.