Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don't need to have any sailing experience or a club membership to participate.

All Equipment, including the boats and lifejackets are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It's a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a 'Tackers Showbag' full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathways, Check back for details on the next Tackers 2 and Tackers 3 courses.

Program fees:

BYS members $380, non-members $415 (both inclusive of $20 Australian Sailing fee)

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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.