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Junior Kids Sailing Program

LEARN TO SAIL

Sailing is the perfect way to get children out in the fresh air, learning a new skill, meeting new friends and participating in a satisfying and fulfilling sport that can be done in a team or as an individual. MHYC offers a simple training pathway through the Australian Sailing endorsed Tackers program.  All our courses are delivered by experienced accredited instructors.

Discover Sailing at MHYC In our safe, fun, games-based Tackers program for kids aged 7-12.


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The Steps

Tackers 1 

Aims to provide children with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. Kids sail in pairs in small boats, plus it's a great way to meet new friends. 

Upcoming Courses - Click to book:

July Holiday Camp Week 1 - July Holiday Camp Week 2 - Sundays Term 3 

Tackers 2

Aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. If kids are confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.

Upcoming Courses - Click to book:

July Holiday Camp Week 1 - July Holiday Camp Week 2 - Sundays Term 3

Tackers 3 

This course focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. This is a chance for the kids to sail dinghies on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing games, all under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.

Upcoming Courses - Click to book:

July Holiday Camp Week 1 - July Holiday Camp Week 2 - Sundays Term 3

 

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MHYC Development Squads

Optimist Green Fleet Squad
This program is aimed at sailors who have completed 'Tackers' and are keen to get racing with their newly purchased Optimist. Green Fleet is a skills and drills activity, including an introduction to fun racing, where kids learn how to go round a race course with sailors of similar ability.

Upcoming Courses - Click to book:

Sundays Term 3 

Optimist Racing Squad
This program is aimed at sailors who have progressed from 'Green Fleet' and are independently comfortable racing against others in Club run racing. Sailors will have a mix of Skills and Drills sessions, plus active coaching on Club race days. Additionally, some sailors may wish to compete at various Regattas, including NSW Optimist Association events, plus State and National Championships.

 

 

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Holiday Sailing

Our Tackers kids program also runs during the holidays, join us for a fun and social learn to sail program in a slightly more relaxed format where you may get to experience some, kayaking, fun with paddleboards and even adventure powerboating.

Upcoming Holiday Courses: July Holiday 

Week 1 (29/6-2/7): Tackers 1 - Tackers 2 - Tackers 3 

Week 2 (6/7-9/7): Tackers 1 - Tackers 2 - Tackers 3 

 

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Current and Future Courses