YACHTING LEARNING PROGRAMS
EVERYONE CAN ENJOY SAILING AT BYC
The club currently runs learn-to sail events for kids, and we areaiming at developing programs for more mature sailing novices however we are not there yet, but there are many members who would be more than happy to take a novice for a sail as a crew and to teach them as well.
BYC is strongly supported by Yachting Victoria having accredited sailing instructors leading the junior Learn to Sail program TACKERS. BYC has its own fleet of the very popular Opti and Pacer training dinghies which are an excellent platform for both new and experienced sailors of any age to develop their skills.
TACKERS
– junior sailing program
This is a Learn to Sail Program run in the Club’s fleet of Opti's & Pacers and held on the lake in good view of parents and siblings. Under the guidance of qualified Yachting Australia instructors.
If you are between 8 - 12 years old and can swim, you would be eligible. Girls are very welcome! Beginner, Intermediate plus beginner racing groups are catered for.
Participants in the Junior Tackers program will be awarded a junior club membership until September 30 2018 and will be welcomed to partake in youth Sunday sailing in term 1 2018.
For further information on Junior Training see the
Committee page to find the current Sailing & Training Officer.
2018 PROGRAMS
TACKERS 1 school holiday program
January 8th - 12th 2018
January 15th - 19th 2018
9:00am to 1.00pm and 2:00pm - 6:00pm Monday - Friday
(download registration form here)
TACKERS 2 school holiday program
January 15th - 19th 2018
2:00pm - 6:pm Monday - Friday Tackers 2
(download registration form here)
General Tackers enquries to Wayne Lodge 0430 029 430
or via email training@ballaratyachtclub.com.au
Costs
$240 (20hr program)
Club members $160.00
BYC runs the Yachting Australia affiliated Tackers program for Primary School age children, although the Tackers 3 program can be aimed at the younger secondary school age children.
ADULTS
sailing programs
SAILABILITY – ALL AGES
Sailability @ Ballaarat Yacht Club
Sailability is a world wide program aimed at providing people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience sailing in an inexpensive, fun and safe manner.
Sailability Coordinator BYC:
Sue Simmonds.
Phone; 0418 427 366
Email; simmsue@aapt.net.au
ADULT LEARN TO SAIL: TWILIGHTS
Interested in sailing then come along to a Twilight event usually held each Thursday during Summer Daylight Savings time,
starting around 6.00pm. Experienced club skippers will be on hand to show you the ropes!