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Royal Brighton Yacht Club offer Australian Sailing learn to sail courses run in the mornings 9am – 12 pm. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. Tackers 5 – 11yrs. Outthere 11 -18yrs
QUICK GUIDE TO TACKERS
Tackers 1 – For first-time sailors or those with very limited sailing experience.
Tackers 2 – Completed Tackers 1 or has basic sailing experience.
Tackers 3 – Can sail independently, tack, gybe and is becoming self-sufficient.
QUICK GUIDE TO OUTTHERE
OutThere Sailing 1 – For first-time sailors or those with very limited sailing experience.
OutThere Sailing 2 – For participants who can steer, tack and sail a simple course with some assistance.
OutThere Sailing 3 – For sailors who can rig, launch and sail with limited assistance and want to become more independent,
FROM $290pp PER WEEK
SEPTEMBER 2026
Course 1: 21st – 25th
Course 2: 28th – 2nd Oct
Select the relevant courses by clicking the buttons below
For those who have completed the learn to sail pathway and are looking to develop their sailing further we run our Opti/Quest/420/ILCA/29er development programs DETAILS HERE
FAQ’s
DO I NEED A LIFEJACKET?
Yes, a PFD type 1 or 2 lifejacket must be worn at all times on the water. The club has supply of life jackets but sailors are encouraged to purchase their own for comfort and guarantee of a good fit.
WHAT KIND OF CLOTHING DO I NEED?
Children will be splashing in and out of dinghies all the time. Inevitably, they will get wet. Their clothes should be selected with this in mind. They should wear clothing that will remain warm when wet. A wetsuit or similar is recommended. If in doubt, assume you’re going to get wet, that way if you don’t, its a win!
Enclosed footwear should be worn at all times for safety reasons. Examples include wetsuit boots, sandshoes or surf socks.
Hat and sunscreen are also required. The hat should be attached to the rest of the clothing by a lanyard (sailor talk for a bit of string) to avoid getting lost. Parents should supervise the application of sunscreen to their children. UV reflects off the water, increasing UV exposure.
After sailing, children will require a change of clothes. A small bag with the change and a towel is useful. If children are cold and wet, showers are available.