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Sailing disciplines, opens in a new tab include: Fleet racing, Match racing, Team racing, Para-sailing, and Expression events (windsurfing, kitesurfing, wingfoiling)

Tackers, opens in a new tab. A fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

  • Little Tackers. Fun and games in the shallows for 4-6 year-olds.
  • Tackers Intro. Short introduction to the Tackers program for 7-12 year-olds.
  • Tackers 1 - Having Fun. Learn the basics of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds.
  • Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques. Learn tricks and techniques of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds.
  • Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast. Learn more advanced sailing skills, for 7-12 year-olds.

OutThere Sailing, opens in a new tab. Created for 12-17 year olds who want to try sailing in a non-competitive, social and fun setting. OutThere Sailing is the perfect way to have fun on the water without any long term commitment.

Sailability, opens in a new tab. Program available at some sailing clubs that offers an additional level of support, an established network of volunteers, and equipment to assist people of all-abilities to get into sailing.

Sporting Schools

Sporting Schools. Introducing students to sailing.

  • Tackers. For primary school students
    • Tackers intro. This program allows students to get a taste of the wonderful world of sailing.
    • Tackers 1. Students develop leadership skills and independence as they progressively learn to maneuver their boats in pairs through the activities set out by their qualified instructors.
  • OutThere Sailing Youth Program. For secondary school students (year 7-8)
    • OuThere Sailing Experience. This action packed 4-hour program will give students the opportunity to try a variety of on water activities such as sailing small or big boats, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and/or powerboating.
    • OutThere Sailing 1. Gives students an introduction to sailing through exciting exercises and fun on water using small or big boats, windsurfers, powerboats or stand-up paddle boards.
    • OutThere Sailing 2. Builds on the introductory skills learnt in level one. It will have the same philosophy with fun and socialising being the priority.
    • OutThere Sailing 3. Has a variety of challenges and skills to master during the program.

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