Overview

The Albert Park Junior Development Program is designed for kids to keep having fun on the water while developing advanced boat handling skills. It is designed to provide kids with the next step in their sailing journey to develop their skills in a social and fun environment.

• provide kids with fun, ongoing & flexible participation.
• develop skills after completing Tackers.
• develop confidence and independence on the water.
• provide kids and parents from The Boatshed with an easy pathway into club sailing.
• bring together all the kids on the lake.

This program is run in conjuction with Albert Sailing Club, Albert Park Yacht Club and The Boatshed and uses The Boatshed's fleet of Optis. 

Prerequisites

Participants should have completed level 1, 2 and 3 of the Tackers program. 

Membership of a sailing club is required to participate in the program for insurance purposes.  Temporary and annual membership options are available through Albert Sailing Club: 

• Annual membership :  Junior $150,  Family $450 (1 or 2 adults, 1 or more children)  Online application via www.albertsc.org.au  Join the Club tab.
• Temporary membership  : Junior 1 and 3 month options. Online application via https://albertsailingclub.wildapricot.org/  under Upcoming Events click on Temporary Member 2020 link 

The benefits of club membership also include: 

• Access to club boats
• Community
• Club social sailing/non-sailing events
• Club Racing

Don't know your AS number? Use the finder tool here! 

Who should join?

9 years or older

Course Cost

6 sessions: $240

5 sessions: $210

4 sessions: $190

*payment gateway fee (2% + $1.60) applies

Course Inclusions

• Tuition with Australian Sailing qualified Instructor/Sailing Coach
• Advanced fun and games
• Skill development
• Racing skills

More Information

Contact Adam at info@theboatshed.net.au or on 03 9088 7207 if you have any additional questions about the program. 

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