Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided.
Tackers Junior Sailing for 7 to 12 year old's

Tackers 1 - Having Fun
Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.
Particapants must be:
- 7 – 12 years
- Capable of swimming 25 meters
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd December 2021
Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th January 2022
Monday 10th – Friday 14th January 2022
Monday 17th – Friday 21st January 2022
Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
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.
Participants must be:
- 7 – 12 years old
- Capable of swimming 25m
- Passed Tackers 1
Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd December 2021
Tuesday 4th – Friday 7th January 2022
Monday 10th – Friday 14th January 2022
Monday 17th – Friday 21st January 2022
Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
This is a chance for the kids to sail boats on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst still under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.
Participants must be:
- 7 -12 years old
- Capable of swimming 25m
- Passed Tackers 2
Online Registration – Select your course:
Register online by credit card through our Yachting WA online registration service
Register Now Click Here
By Phone or Fax
- For credit card payments.
Telephone (08) 9386 5496
In-Person
- For cash or credit card payment.
Nedlands Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Nedlands
Office hours:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Location:
Click here for a Google Map of Nedlands Yacht Club
Refund Policy
If NYC cancels the session we will refund the registration fees in full for both online and paper registrations, including bank and processing fees.
If you cancel a registration, the fee paid less the bank and processing fees will be refunded.