🌞 Portland Yacht Club – Summer Sailing Program for Kids

Looking for an unforgettable way to spend the summer holidays?
Join us at the Portland Yacht Club for four days of fun, adventure and learning on the water!

This program is a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn new skills, make friends, and build confidence, all while enjoying the beautiful waters of Portland.

We provide qualified instructors, a supportive environment, and all safety equipment is supplied.
Whether your child is completely new to sailing or has participated before, they’ll have a great time both learning and playing on the water.

📍 Where:

Portland Yacht Club, Lee Breakwater, Portland VIC

📅 When:

Monday 12th December – Thursday 15th December (4 days)
10:00am – 3:00pm daily

Parents are not required to stay, but are more than welcome to watch and enjoy the day.

💰 Cost:

$250 per participant for the full 4-day program

🧢 What to Bring:

• Wetsuit and/or bathers

• Long-sleeve shirt (recommended for sun protection)

• Drink bottle, snacks and lunch

🧒 Who Can Join:

New sailors, returning participants, and kids keen to learn something new!

🎁 The Perfect Christmas Gift

Give the kids or grandkids a fun, active holiday experience that builds

• water safety skills

• confidence

• resilience

• teamwork
  …all while learning how to sail!

⚠️ Limited places – don’t miss out!

Register now:
👉 https://www.trybooking.com/DHYIR

Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. 2.5-3 hours on-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing through Tackers. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing. It's an ideal course to determine whether you'd like to participate in a Tackers 1 course.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Tackers Intro completion certificate.