Learn to sail programs.
Tamar Yacht Club offers a wide range of recreational and learn to sail programs for all ages and abilities, across a number of craft types. Safety is very important to us and the Club has a fleet of rescue and race management vessels to accompany sailors on the water.
If you are interested in participating in dinghy sailing, learning to sail, or assisting with running training or racing, please contact the club. See below for details on the programs available.
Dinghy Sailing
Small Boats Sailing Squadron
Sail training is provided throughout the season (October- April) in addition to our September Sailing Training Program.
The Club has a number of Optimist class dinghies which can be leased for the season allowing children to try sailing without a high initial expense.
Our fleet of 12 Pacer dinghies are used for training and learn to sail for older students and adult beginners. They are also used for training and sailing for small groups, inter-club and intrastate regattas.
Dinghy Hire
The Tamar Yacht Club has a large fleet of dinghies available for use by members.
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A single handed introductory level junior training and competition boat.
"Plastic Optis" - Available in conjunction with beginner and intermediate sailing program.
Optimist class dinghies (fibreglass) - Available for season hire (subject to availability).
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Two handed, two sail boat (main sail and jib), training and competition dinghy. Used for fleet and teams racing events and is suitable for both junior and adult sailors.
Available in conjunction with training and racing sessions
Junior Sailing Program
Junior sailing consists of both sail training and racing, with the goal being a safe sailing and an enjoyable experience.
Junior training sessions for beginner, intermediate and more advanced sailors are held most Saturday mornings, during the season, at our Beauty Point Club House. These programs are conducted by experienced and qualified instructors and coaches, operating under the safety supervision of the club rescue boat fleet.
There are programs catering for first and second season sailors in Oppis, while larger juniors are catered for in our Pacer class sailing dinghies.
Those who are gaining competence and confidence are encouraged to enter the Saturday afternoon races.
The very junior are also catered for with an on-water experience in the Dolphin, under the charge of an experienced adult coach.