Have you completed Tackers 3?
Enrolment into Tackers Squad requires the completion of Tackers 3 and a Junior Club Membership. If you would like your sailor to do Tackers Squad and they are not yet a member, please submit a membership application and email [email protected] to receive the member prices.
Our Tackers Squad Courses are priced between $335 and $500pp and we offer a member discount. If you would like to be notified when course dates are confirmed please email [email protected]
Tackers Squad is the entry level Off The Beach Club coaching and introductory race program for young sailors who have successfully completed a Tackers 3 sailing course and who wish to further advance their sailing to competition level.
The safe harbour of Sandringham Yacht Club provides young sailors with the opportunity to extend their sailing experience and build confidence on the water. It’s a great way to meet new friends, practice sailing techniques and to develop an understanding of basic racing rules. Tackers Squad is designed to introduce sailors and their families to racing and to what it means to be part of the Sandringham Yacht Club community in a fun and simple way.
At the completion of the Tackers Squad program, sailors will be able to either crew in an International Cadet or purchase their own Optimist. They will be encouraged to join in Club racing on Sunday afternoons in the main fleet. There is also the option of leasing one of the club’s boats for a season.
Click here for session times and dates Junior Membership Form
Sailors Competencies
When I’m on the water I can……
- Race using all of the ‘Green Fleet’ rules
- Raise my centreboard downwind
- Start a race with flag and sound signals
- Stay close to the start line
- Finish most races that I start
And when I’m on shore I can……
- Identify basic flags and their meanings
- List common race course configurations
- Change my sail settings
- Rig and derig my boat from scratch
After School Program
Tackers Squad / After School Program
- Tuesday, October 07, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, October 14, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, October 21, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, October 28, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, November 11, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, November 18, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, November 25, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, December 02, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PM
Tackers Squad / After School Program
- Thursday, October 09, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, October 16, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, October 23, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, October 30, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, November 06, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, November 13, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, November 20, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, November 27, 202504:15 PM to 06:15 PM
Tackers Squad / After School Program
- Tuesday, February 03, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, February 10, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, February 17, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, February 24, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, March 03, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, March 10, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, March 17, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMTuesday, March 24, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PM
Tackers Squad / After School Program
- Thursday, February 05, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, February 12, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, February 19, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, February 26, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, March 05, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, March 12, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, March 19, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PMThursday, March 26, 202604:15 PM to 06:15 PM
Holiday Program
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, September 22, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, September 23, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, September 24, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, September 25, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, September 29, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, September 30, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, October 01, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, October 02, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, October 03, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, December 08, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 09, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, December 10, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, December 11, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, December 12, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, December 15, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 16, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, December 17, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, December 18, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, December 19, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Saturday, December 27, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMSunday, December 28, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMMonday, December 29, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, December 30, 202509:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 05, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 06, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 07, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 08, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 09, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 12, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 13, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 14, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 15, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 16, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, January 19, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, January 20, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, January 21, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, January 22, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, January 23, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Tuesday, April 07, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, April 08, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, April 09, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, April 10, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Holiday Program
- Monday, April 13, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, April 14, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, April 15, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMThursday, April 16, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PMFriday, April 17, 202609:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Weekend Program
Tackers Squad / Weekend Program
- Saturday, October 11, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, October 25, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, November 08, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, November 15, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, November 22, 202501:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Tackers Squad / Weekend Program
- Saturday, February 07, 202601:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 14, 202601:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 21, 202601:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, February 28, 202601:00 PM to 04:00 PMSaturday, March 14, 202601:00 PM to 04:00 PM