• Course fee: $500
• Duration: 9 am to 4 pm 

• 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. 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

• Rescheduling Policy: Courses canceled at least 72 hours in advance via email can be rescheduled for another week of the holiday program without penalty.

• 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).

• Missed Days: If your child misses a single day of the course, that day cannot be rescheduled or refunded.

Important Information

• Minimum Attendance Requirement: This course requires a minimum of 5 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, you may choose to:

  • Receive a full refund, or

  • Be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost.

• 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:

 

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Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:

• Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
• Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
• Tack (push turn)
• Gybe (pull turn)
• Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
• Sail with tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.