Details
Course information
What to bring:
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Boardies, rashie, beach towel worm cloths to change into, wetsuit (If you don’t own one, we have plenty to lend out)
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Water - reusable bottle - no single use plastics please!
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Sun Cream/Zinc
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Hat
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Sunglasses with a secure strap
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Water shoes if desired, however we do not require kids to wear them
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Sunscreen
Sunscreen, Common chemicals used in thousands of products to protect against harmful effects of ultraviolet light threaten corals and other marine life, so please choose natural sunscreen products, It's best to apply sunscreen 20-30 minutes before going outside
Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years-old
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.
Course Outcome
By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:
- Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
- Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
- Tack (push turn)
- Gybe (pull turn)
- Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
- Sail with tiller extension
- Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat
You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.