The buds are bursting, the days are getting longer and we are experiencing our first spring cold snap, so it’s time for the ESC 2013/14 season Opening Day!
Join Elwood Sailing Club Commodore Rob Anderson, Flag Officers, committee members, sponsors, honorary life members and special guests and assorted local worthies in welcoming in the new season at the clubrooms on Sunday 29th September from midday.
The opening ceremony at 12:30 will be followed by an introduction of new members and racing information session hosted by ESC Commodores Rear & Vice, Croften Dawson and Mark Foster at approximately 12:50, before adjourning for a traditional 2pm race start (weather permitting), and followed by a sausage sizzle after racing around 5pm.
In case of inclement weather the bar will be open from 1pm with sailing DVD’s on the big screen and an early sausage sizzle for all to enjoy.
Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of Elwood Sailing Club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided.
The Tackers Program is delivered in small groups by a Yachting Australia qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructors.
There are three levels that kids can progress through: Tackers 1 – Having Fun Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast!
In 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.
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.
The final level is 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.
Each level involves 20 hours of participation structured as a 5 day holiday program or as a series of sessions during term either on a Saturday or Sunday.
Kids receive a Tackers kit at the start of every level and a certificate of achievement at the end.
TACKERS LEVEL 1 TACKERS LEVEL 2 TACKERS LEVEL 3
Who should I contact to find out more?
For any enquiries please contact the Elwood Sailing Club Tackers Leader on 03 9531 4743 or email training@elwoodsc.com
How can parents/guardians be involved?
Tackers programs are fully supervised by Yachting Australia qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructor employed by the club. They oversee the session planning, delivery, and make sure the kids have fun and develop their skills and confidence in a safe environment.
We also like parents and guardians to be involved in Tackers. No knowledge of sailing is required, but there are many non-instructing roles that parents and guardians are requested to assist with:
Helping the kids move boats to and from the water.
Standing in the shallows to assist the kids with launching and retrieving their boats.
Going on rescue boats to assist the instructors.
Going to the local shops to buy fruit, bread and sausages (paid for by the club).
Cutting up fruit for the kids.
Cooking the sausages on the BBQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to be a member of a club to participate in Tackers?
No, one of the great things about Tackers is you don’t have to be a member of Elwood Sailing Club to participate. In fact, kids receive an honorary club membership during their participation in the program.
Do kids need to be able to swim to participate in Tackers?
Some ability to swim would be preferable, however they will be wearing lifejackets at all times. Parents/guardians are encouraged to talk to the Tackers Club Leader or the Tackers Instructor if they have any concerns.
What type of boats will the kids be sailing?
The Tackers program is only delivered in a boat called an OziOpti. This boat was specifically designed for the program and is an ideal introduction to dinghy sailing. The boats allow two kids to sail together and as they gain confidence and move up from Tackers 1 to Tackers 2 they are able to sail the boat alone. The boats have built-in buoyancy which means they provide extra stability.
Are the kids out sailing on their own?
When kids start sailing in Tackers 1 they will be sailing in pairs. There are usually 6 boats in a group and there will be an Instructor and an Assistant Instructor in a safety boat supervising the group. The safety boat stays on the water all the time the kids are sailing.
Do the kids need any special clothing to participate in Tackers?
No, there is no special clothing needed.
We recommend kids wear clothes and shoes that they don’t mind getting wet and bring a towel and a change of clothes with them. Click here to download the Tackers Checklist of What to Bring.
What can kids do when they finish Tackers?
There are three levels to the Tackers program which kids can progress through. When they finish Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast! they can progress to a program at the club called Green Fleet. This is a program that introduces kids to fun racing.
How much does it cost?
Tackers courses are $320 per student.
Can I learn to sail as well?
Of course! Click here to find out about our Adult learn to sail courses
Tackers is a great sailing program for kids aged 7 to 12 – It’s fun, safe and affordable!
INFO FOR PARENTS
Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of Elwood Sailing Club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided.
INFO FOR KIDS
Kids play loads of games and go on adventures together to learn how to sail. There isn’t a court, a pitch or an oval like other sports, instead you have a beach and bay explore. Click here to find out all the fun you could have doing Tackers.
TACKERS COURSES
Tackers is aimed at providing kids aged 7-12 with a fun, safe, and affordable way to get into sailing.
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. Tackers 1 introduces children to the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.
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.
Tackers 3
Sailing Fast –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.
Venue
The courses will be held at Elwood Sailing Club, Foreshore, Elwood, off Ormond Esplanade. (Melways ref 67B4). A Council-controlled car park is adjacent and meter fees are payable (please bring plenty of coins).
Costs
Each Tackers course cots $320 per child for a 20 hour course with a free make up day if any time is missed.
Members and family of members will receive a 33% discount please email manager@elwoodsc.com to arrange discount.
Tackers is all about having a great time with other kids, playing loads of games and going on adventures while learning how to sail together. There isn’t a court, a pitch or an oval like other sports, instead you have a beach and the bay to explore.
Tackers Instructors are there to teach you how to sail and make sure you are having loads of fun!
When you start sailing in Tackers you will be with a group of kids and get the chance to sail with someone else in the boat so you can learn and have fun together.
After you have finished the Tackers Program, you get a Tackers kit bag filled with lots of goodies and a Certificate of Achievement to remind you of your great day!
YOUR TACKERS CHECKLIST
Here is what you need to bring with you every time you go sailing with Tackers
Further Information
For further enquiries please email training@elwoodsc.com or call Elwood SC Training on 03 9531 4743.
The 2013Annual General Meeting of Elwood Sailing Club Inc. will be heldat the clubrooms on Saturday 14th September, the bar will be open from 6:30pm and meeting commencing at 7:00pm.
As mentioned in the previous post, due to the recent enactment of the “Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012” we have had to extensively redraft our Club Rules and therefore are a number of motions relating to this will put before the ESC membership for adoption. Also there are motions for members to approve the nomination of Mark and Fay Foster as Life Members of the Association.
For your reference please find attached the following documents:
Thanks to all those who helped out and came along to make the 2013 ESC Presentation Night a great success, and congratulations to all prize and award winners recognised on the night, including Club Person of the Year; Alison Penington, Junior Club Person; Matt Dorning and Champion of Champions; Croften Dawson.
The General Committee has decided that after no increases in fees over the past two seasons, an average 5% increase to annual subscription fees for the 2013/2014 season is justified to cover increasing costs and contribute to planned building improvements. Continue reading →
Join us to celebrate the 2012-13 sailing season with fabulous food, live music and entertainment with raffle & door prizes to be won. Finger food with a complimentary drink will be served upon arrival, followed by a 2 course meal and drinks to be purchased at the bar.
$40 adults ($35 early bird special if bought in April) & $20 children 12 y.o. and under
The buds are bursting, the days are getting longer and we are experiencing our first spring cold snap, so it’s time for the ESC 2013/14 season Opening Day!
