• 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.

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 Junior completion certificate:

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Junior 2.

Course Outcome

• 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

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.