{"id":1789,"date":"2025-12-12T13:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T02:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2026-04-21T18:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:48:01","slug":"junior-sailing-at-rycv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oceanseas.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/12\/12\/junior-sailing-at-rycv\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior Sailing at RYCV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2000px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;469f8840-2ee6-4e66-a5ef-156acfaa9c53&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>The Gateway to the Bay<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Junior Sailing at RYCV<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2000px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a place where the city skyline meets the open water, Royals is it. The club has a long-standing reputation for nurturing young sailors, from their very first time on a boat to competing in state and national championships.<\/p>\n<p>For the youngest sailors (ages 7\u201312), the Tackers program is the gold standard. It\u2019s designed to be fun, social, and non-intimidating.<\/p>\n<p>Tackers 1 \u2013 Having Fun: Kids get comfortable on the water, learn basic boat handling, and play games that build confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Tackers 2 &amp; 3: As they progress, they start to master the wind and learn the basics of racing, all while staying in a safe, supervised environment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0e7765a4-9f51-48bb-8900-0f7d104f7c87&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For teenagers (ages 12\u201317) who might be starting a bit later or want a more social vibe, the OutThere Sailing program is perfect. 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The club frequently hosts major events, like the Cadet Class Victorian State Championships, giving junior members a front-row seat (and a starting line) for high-level competition. 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