The success of introductory sailing at The Boatshed at Albert Park Lake over the past three years encouraged Yachting Victoria to take its programs state wide to clubs and schools with the launch of the Mobile Boatshed in 2010.
The Mobile Sailing School of 6 Pacers was renamed the Mobile Boatshed in 2010 and now comprises
The Whitworth's Mobile tackers Fleet is a great fun way to introduce young people to sailing and boating. Tackers is Yachting Australia's introductory program for children (7-12 yrs). You may have seen the colorful sails of the tackers boats used in the program at one of Victoria's many popular sailing beaches over the Summer. The Whitowrth's Mobile Tackers Fleet includes fifteen Ozi Opti boats suitable for two kids at the introductory level - tackers 1. Tackers 2 provides better sailing techniques and is conducted in the same boats but single handed. Tackers 3 then teaches basic racing skills, from which kids may progress to green fleet (modified racing) at a Yacht Club. YV supply all boats, Tackers gear for the kids eg tshirts and caps), equipment (PFD's etc) and fully Accredited Instructors. If you would like to know more about how we may be able to help your club with the Mobile Boat Shed please give Tom a call on 9686 2571 or email tcotter@yachtingvictoria.com.au. Current Whitworths Mobile Tackers Boatshed Destinations.Flinders , Pt Leo , Inverloch , Beaumaris and Cowes Tackers is Yachting Australia's introductory program for primary school age children and is a great fun way to introduce kids to the fun of sailing Mobile Pacer Fleet - for secondary age schools and adults. The mobile boatshed fleet for secondary schools and adults is up to 18 pacers dinghies, idealy suited to 2/3 persons per boat. The pacer is 4 metres long and has a main sail and jib (front sail) to teach all the basic skills required to enjoy sailing. The same graduated course syllabus offers adults the steps from Learn to Sail, to Better Sailing and then Learn to Race for those with a more competitive spirit. Secondary School groups may also progress to School teams racing as a school sport in terms 1 and 4. Mobile Sailability The Mobile Boatshed ensures everyone is able to enjoy sailing through its sailability program and fleet of access dinghies. Sailability is able to teach sailing to people of all abilities from a basic introduction through to paralympic competition. It uses a fleet of Access dinghies, a boat that has won an Australian Design Award for its innovative features that ensure the safety, ease of use and enjoyment of all sailors. Power Boat Education Through Boating Victoria , the Mobile Boatshed delivers a recreational power boat course that qualifies successful students for a Victoria Recreational Power Boat License. The course includes equal amounts of classroom and on water time that ensures you have both the knowledge and skill to enjoy your boating. For more details and to make bookings please phoneTom Cotter (0450579421) or Ian Wall (0427001834) or email tcotter@yachtingvictoria.com.au | ||||||
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The Mobile Boatshed Can Come to You!.
