Date & Time

Friday 2 December, 4.30 pm – 7 pm

The SheSails Keelboat Racing Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor during the club’s twilight series.

Experience the social, fun and exhilaration of twilight club racing aboard a club keelboat with an experienced and qualified Instructor and fellow female crew members, while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water. After the racing, enjoy a social drink or meal on the deck during the presentations!

The SheSails Experience aims to deliver a great social and relaxing time while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water.

Once you have discovered your love for sailing, you can move through our other SheSails courses: SheSails – Start Crewing and SheSails – Start Skippering.

Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Experience Overview

A Discover Sailing Experience is an approximate three-hour sailing experience at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, without the technical detail of a course, for families, friends, or work colleagues. Having the chance to use the Centre’s social facilities is as much a part of the experience as is getting out on the water. The aim of a Discover Sailing Experience is to encourage participants to want to do more sailing at the club and possibly register for a Discover Sailing Course.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect taster for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

VHF Marine Radio Operators Course is designed specifically for recreational powerboat and sailing boat operators in Australian Waters.

This is a “hands-on” course with a room full of radios. It covers not only the legal requirements but also the day to day operation:

–  who do I call?

–  how do I call,

–  is my radio working properly,

– etc etc

Course Overview

There is Two Options;

1. Australian Waters Qualification (AWQ) $175 (Usually $195)

2. There is the Option of doing International Certificate  (SROCP) $275 if specifically requested.

Location: McCarthy Training Centre – BYS

Date & Time

Saturday 3 December, 9 am – 12 pm

Our BYS Women’s sailing program caters for ALL Skill levels – actually absolute beginners are our speciality!  The SheSails Keelboat Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor and other female participants. The SheSails Keelboat Experience aims to deliver a social and relaxing time while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water.

Once you have discovered your love for sailing, you can move through our other SheSails courses: SheSails – Start Crewing and SheSails – Start Skippering.

Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Experience Overview

This course is for participants keen to experience what keelboat sailing is about.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect taster for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

All Office of the Day volunteers are invited to come along for OOD training with Club Captain Richard Backwell.

New OODs will be taken through how to perform the office of the day role for race days at the club. The session also serves as a great refresher to existing OODs. Be across the race day procedures, along with changes to the racing program for Season 2022-23.

Please register your attendance to assist with planning.

Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Dates & Times

Sunday 4 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm
Sunday 11 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm
Sunday 18 December 2022, 9 am – 12 pm

Keelboat Start Crewing is the first step on the keelboat sailing pathway that introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat. The Keelboat Start Crewing course includes boat handling, safety and sailing theory, by covering basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing and man overboard recovery.

All this for the small investment of $350.

Once you have completed Keelboat Start Crewing, the next course on the Keelboat Sailing Pathway is Keelboat – Start Helming!

Please bring with you:

• Jacket to keep you warm
• Refillable drink/water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen

Lifejackets and sailing equipment are provided.

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

COVID Safe Plans

https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Sailability at BYS is open to all ages and abilities, from the novice to the experienced sailors. Using a fleet of Hansa 303’s, that won’t capsize or tip over, we have developed a sailing program that is perfect for ages 18 months up to 80+ years!

We cater for wheelchair access with a drive up jetty and loading sling available.

BYS Sailability Volunteers will assist you with basic sailing skills, and provide the life jacket and boat to get you sailing with a minimum of fuss. You don’t need to be a BYS member, but a gold coin donation towards boat maintenance would be welcomed.

If you’d like more information, or have a question about our Sailability program, please reach out to Claire Bamford-Deeley, Sailability Coordinator (volunteer) sailabilityblairgowrie5@gmail.com

Sailability at BYS is open to all ages and abilities, from the novice to the experienced sailors. Using a fleet of Hansa 303’s, that won’t capsize or tip over, we have developed a sailing program that is perfect for ages 18 months up to 80+ years!

We cater for wheelchair access with a drive up jetty and loading sling available.

BYS Sailability Volunteers will assist you with basic sailing skills, and provide the life jacket and boat to get you sailing with a minimum of fuss. You don’t need to be a BYS member, but a gold coin donation towards boat maintenance would be welcomed.

If you’d like more information, or have a question about our Sailability program, please reach out to Claire Bamford-Deeley, Sailability Coordinator (volunteer) sailabilityblairgowrie5@gmail.com

Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Date & Time

Friday 16 December, 4.30 pm – 7 pm

The SheSails Keelboat Racing Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor during the club’s twilight series.

Experience the social, fun and exhilaration of twilight club racing aboard a club keelboat with an experienced and qualified Instructor and fellow female crew members, while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water. After the racing, enjoy a social drink or meal on the deck during the presentations!

The SheSails Experience aims to deliver a great social and relaxing time while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water.

Once you have discovered your love for sailing, you can move through our other SheSails courses: SheSails – Start Crewing and SheSails – Start Skippering.

Women of all ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.

Cost

$50 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Experience Overview

A Discover Sailing Experience is an approximate three-hour sailing experience at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, without the technical detail of a course, for families, friends, or work colleagues. Having the chance to use the Centre’s social facilities is as much a part of the experience as is getting out on the water. The aim of a Discover Sailing Experience is to encourage participants to want to do more sailing at the club and possibly register for a Discover Sailing Course.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect taster for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Dates & Times

Wednesday 28 December 2022, 9 am – 2 pm
Thursday 29 December 2022, 9 am – 2 pm
Friday 30 December 2022, 9 am – 2 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesday 4 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Thursday 5 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Friday 6 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm

Keelboat Start Crewing is the first step on the keelboat sailing pathway that introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat. The Keelboat Start Crewing course includes boat handling, safety and sailing theory, by covering basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing and man overboard recovery.

All this for the small investment of $350.

Once you have completed Keelboat Start Crewing, the next course on the Keelboat Sailing Pathway is Keelboat – Start Helming!

Please bring with you:

• Jacket to keep you warm
• Refillable drink/water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen

Lifejackets and sailing equipment are provided.

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

COVID Safe Plans

https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 January 2023, 9 am – 1 pm
Wednesday 4 January 2023, 9 am – 1 pm
Thursday 5 January 2023, 9 am – 1 pm
Friday 6 January 2023, 9 am – 1 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 4 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 5 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 6 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee

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.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 4 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 5 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 6 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

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

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area 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

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 3 January 2023, 1 pm – 4 pm
Thursday 5 January 2023, 1 pm – 4 pm
Sunday 8 January 2023, 1 pm – 4 pm

OutThere Sailing Experience – Week 1 (3 Days)

Our OutThere Sailing Experience has been created for 12 – 17 year-olds who want to try a range of on-water activities; such as sailing, powerboating, stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing without the long-term commitment. The program caters for all skill levels – absolute beginners are our speciality!

The OutThere Sailing Experience will provide you with hands-on experience of operating our club owned on-water equipment in a safe and friendly environment.

The OutThere Sailing Experience provides a social environment where teenagers can cultivate real friendships, whilst potentially igniting a love for sailing and other on-water activities.

Socialisation and fun both on and off the water are paramount; our BYS club culture is inclusive of everyone and there is plenty for parents and teenagers to get involved with.

Cost $130 inc GST + $18.00 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
OutThere Sailing Experience sessions are all about having fun and getting a taste for on-water activities. This action-packed program will give you the opportunity to try one or all the following, sailing, windsurfing, stand up paddleboarding, powerboating and keelboating. Depending on your club, experience sessions will be held over 2-4 hours.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 12-17 years old

Who should do this experience?

This experience is designed for participants who are 12-17 years old looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with other teenagers.

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Junior sail training is for our 7 – 12 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Date & Time

Friday 6 January 2023, 4.30 pm – 7 pm

The Keelboat Racing Experience will provide you with a hands-on experience of sailing on one of our club boats with an instructor during the club’s twilight series.

Experience the social, fun and exhilaration of twilight club racing aboard a club keelboat with an experienced and qualified Instructor and fellow female crew members, while discovering how fun, safe, accessible and affordable sailing can be both on and off the water. After the racing, enjoy a social drink or meal on the deck during the presentations!

Ages over 16 years are welcome! Bring clothing suitable for weather conditions on the day (e.g. a water-resistant jacket, warm comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement and a pair of enclosed shoes (like sandshoes/joggers/reef shoes). A towel, water bottle, hat, and sunglasses are advised. We will supply a lifejacket.

Cost

$65 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Experience Overview

A Discover Sailing Experience is an approximate three-hour sailing experience at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, without the technical detail of a course, for families, friends, or work colleagues. Having the chance to use the Centre’s social facilities is as much a part of the experience as is getting out on the water. The aim of a Discover Sailing Experience is to encourage participants to want to do more sailing at the club and possibly register for a Discover Sailing Course.

Course Prerequisites

Nil

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect taster for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. It is an ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Dates & Times

Saturday 7 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Saturday 14 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Saturday 21 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm

Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way to get into sailing. Sailing a dinghy can be fun and exhilarating and the Dinghy Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing.

In your SheSails Learn to Sail – Dinghy Course, you will learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment while covering the basic equipment, sailing terminology, boat launching and recovery, and capsizing recovery in shallow & deep water, basic sailing rules and theory. You will also use the knowledge and skills gained to sail a triangular course!

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Sunday 8 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Sunday 15 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Sunday 29 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm

Keelboat Start Crewing is the first step on the keelboat sailing pathway that introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat. The Keelboat Start Crewing course includes boat handling, safety and sailing theory, by covering basic sailing terminology and rules, basic knots, tacking and gybing and man overboard recovery.

All this for the small investment of $350.

Once you have completed Keelboat Start Crewing, the next course on the Keelboat Sailing Pathway is Keelboat – Start Helming!

Please bring with you:

• Jacket to keep you warm
• Refillable drink/water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen

Lifejackets and sailing equipment are provided.

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

COVID Safe Plans

https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
The first step on the Keelboat pathway introduces you to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety and sailing theory.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a keelboat. Learn the basics, whilst staying relatively dry! All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Crewing completion certificate.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Dates & Times

Monday 9 January 2023, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Tuesday 10 January 2023, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Wednesday 11 January 2023, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Thursday 12 January 2023, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Friday 13 January 2023, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 9 January 2023,  1 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 10 January 2023, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 11 January 2023, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday 12 January 2023, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Friday 13 January 2023, 1 pm to 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee

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.

Dates & Times

Monday 9 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 10 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 11 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 12 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 13 January 2023, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each level involves 15-20 hours of participation over 3 to 5 days.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

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

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area 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

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 10 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesday 11 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Thursday 12 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Friday 13 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm

Dinghies are small sailing boats and a great way to get into sailing. Sailing a dinghy can be fun and exhilarating and the Dinghy Program has been developed to provide a safe introduction to dinghy sailing.

In your Adult Learn to Sail – Dinghy Course, you will learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment while covering the basic equipment, sailing terminology, boat launching and recovery, and capsizing recovery in shallow & deep water, basic sailing rules and theory. You will also use the knowledge and skills gained to sail a triangular course!

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

COVID Safe Plans

https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

All participants must be double vaccinated and provide evidence when requested.

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 completion certificate.

Date & Times

Tuesday 10 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesday 11 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Thursday 12 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Friday 13 January 2023, 9 am – 12 pm

Keelboat Start Helming is the next step in your keelboat sailing pathway. The Start Helming course continues to develop both your theory and practical skills to allow you to confidently take control of the helm. You will further advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters. In the Keelboat Start Helming you will cover preparation of the boat, helm and trim on all points of sail, recovery of man overboard whilst at the helm, assessing the risks on board, actions to take in an emergency, sailing backwards, mooring, interpreting weather and environmental conditions and boat maintenance.

Once you have completed Keelboat Start Helming, the next course on the keelboat sailing pathway is Keelboat – Start Racing!

Check back for any Keelboat Start Racing courses that may be happening.

Please bring with you:

• Jacket to keep you warm
• Refillable drink/water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen

Lifejackets and sailing equipment are provided.

Cost $350 inc GST + $17.50 Australian Sailing registration fee.

COVID Safe Plans

https://www.bys.asn.au/covid-19/

All participants must be double vaccinated and provide evidence when requested.

Head to our website for the most up to date information on how we are operating, and what we need from you to help us operate safely. Our COVID Safe plans will be updated in line with any changes to government restrictions so check back regularly.

Course Overview
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confidence and the skills, knowledge and experience you’ve gained from completing the Start Crewing course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.

Youth sail training is for our 12 – 17 year old sailors, and runs from November through to February.