At Davey's Bay Yacht Club, our Junior and Youth Sailing Programs emphasise fun on the water for the next generation of young sailors.
Davey’s Bay Yacht Club Sailing Academy has a substantial fleet of ten Poly Ozi Optis, which are shared amongst the beginner sailors and seven racing fibreglass Opti’s for more advanced Tackers. Twelve Pacers, a couple of Lasers (ILCAs) and a Sabre are reserved for sailors progressing from Junior classes. All programs are run by qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Holiday Courses (ages 8 to 17)

This January Davey's Bay will be running three day courses for beginner sailors and those more experienced! 

For those completely new or have just started sailing we are offering three-day learn to sail “Tackers 1” and “Tackers 2” courses, 9am to 3pm on 8th-10th January and 20th – 22nd January. This is a fun-focused introduction to sailing, with all the basics covered! Each course costs $350 ($250 for members). To make a booking, click here.

For those with sailing experience (completed Tackers 2 course or higher) we will be offering a Sailing Intensive three-day course 9am to 3pm 24th – 26th January. This will feature destination sails, racing tips and will culminate in joining the adult racecourse on Sunday. Each course costs $350 ($250 for members). To make a booking, click here.

​Junior Weekly Tackers (ages 7 to 12)

For junior sailors aged 7 to 12 we offer the three Tackers learn to sail programs on Friday evenings (16:30-20:00) and on Sundays mornings (08:45-12:00). 
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Tackers 1 is designed to be the first step into sailing for kids and is filled with fun games and activities. The sessions focus on building water confidence and teaching sailors how to rig, tack and sail across the wind.
Tackers 2 is the next step. Having fun is still the priority but sailors are also introduced to gybing, getting out of irons and sailing around a triangle course.
Tackers 3 teaches more advanced skills through engaging games and activities. Skills taught include roll tacking, the five essentials and backwards sailing. 
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See our available dates and make a booking here.
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​Junior Weekly Adventure Sailing (ages 11-17)

For older sailors (aged 11-17) we offer Adventure sailing on Friday evenings (16:30-20:00) and Sunday mornings (08:45-12:00). 

This course is designed for participants who are looking to try a new activity, have some fun and engage with others whilst sailing. A range of abilities are welcomed, from complete beginners to those who have graduated from Tackers. 

​See our available dates and make a booking here. ​

Junior Weekly Race Training 

For junior sailors of all ages we offer a Race Training session on Sunday afternoons (13:30-16:30). 

This session is designed to introduce sailors to racing. Sailors will be taught how to have a great start, how to get around the course quickest and how to use the sailing rules to their advantage! This session is run at the same time as club members racing and the goal is to have junior sailors racing with club members by the end of the course.

​See our available dates and make a booking here. 
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Have a question about the courses? Unsure which to choose?​
Contact [email protected].