Term Tackers 7 – 11yrs

Royal Brighton Yacht Club is excited for you to come sailing with us!

You’ll be joining the greatest community of young sailors on Port Phillip, in a prime location easily reachable from all over Melbourne and it’s suburbs.

RBYC training programs provide the best pathway for juniors between 7 and 11 who seek a dynamic outdoors lifestyle, in contact with the ocean, and sharing the experience with lots of other like-minded people, all feeling part of the same team.

The unique facilities and the great team of coaches and volunteers allow RBYC to provide the best experience at all levels of sailing, from the little Tackers sailors through to Takers 3.

These programs are offered During terms 1, 3 & 4 .

RBYC also provides a unique way for parents to be involved and help us be able to provide these programs as a low cost through volunteering: Our programs heavily rely on volunteer help to run at their best and are always welcoming of new people wanting to help out!

Upcoming Programs/Calander

IMPORTANT: Each course has a limit on number of participants that can be booked.

Junior Training 9am – 12pm

These programs are design to help sailors work their way through the tackers programs. Not sure where to start call the sailing office.

When and where does the program run?

The program runs on Sunday mornings starting at 9.00am from the Jock Sturrock Sailing Centre located in the South West corner of the yacht club. The morning session ends at 12.00pm. 

If weather permits, the children spend most of the session on the water. Otherwise, inside activities are used to teach theory and practical skills such as knots, seamanship and tactics. Sessions are rarely cancelled so if you haven’t heard anything – Make sure to show up!

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.

Are there ways for parents to be involved?

The program relies heavily on parent participation to carry out many different activities. No experience is required! Our amazing community will teach you all there is to know.

Coaches need assistance to maximise safety on the beach and on the water.

A canteen is run from the Jock Sturrock Sailing Centre. Volunteers will be rostered over the season to assist with staffing of the canteen.

In order to volunteer you are required to have a valid Working With Children Check.