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Tackers Squad

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, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$510 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / After School Program

  • Thursday, October 09, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, October 16, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, October 23, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, November 06, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$510 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / After School Program

  • Tuesday, February 03, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 17, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 03, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$510 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / After School Program

  • Thursday, February 05, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 05, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 12, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 19, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 26, 2026
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$510 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

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Holiday Program

Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, September 22, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

3 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $245 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, October 01, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 02, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, October 03, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

4 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, December 08, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, December 12, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, December 15, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, December 19, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Saturday, December 27, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Monday, December 29, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $245 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 05, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 06, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 07, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 08, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 09, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 12, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 16, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 19, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 23, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Tuesday, April 07, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 08, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 09, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, April 10, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$360 NON MEMBER $245 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Holiday Program

  • Monday, April 13, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, April 17, 2026
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$410 NON MEMBER $295 SYC MEMBER

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Weekend Program

Tackers Squad / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, October 11, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 25, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 08, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 22, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$475 NON MEMBER $360 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers Squad / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, February 07, 2026
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 21, 2026
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$475 NON MEMBER $360 SYC MEMBER

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