Tackers 1
Schedule
Sun, 21 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+10:00Location
25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3220 | Geelong, VI
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Set sail these school holidays in GeelongLooking for something different these school holidays? We’re inviting the next generation of sailors to join our popular Learn to Sail programs, held at Corio Bay in one of Australia’s most historic yacht clubs.
For kids aged 7–12
The Tackers Learn to Sail program is fun, safe, and social. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure.
Dates: Monday 22nd - Thursday 25th of September
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $380 per person
RGYC Members receive 10% on all Learn to Sail courses. If you have forgotten your unique member code please contact the Sailing Office for assistance.
Boat type: Optimist Dinghy
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.
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Where is it happening?
25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3220Event Location & Nearby Stays:
