Hillarys Yacht Club Tackers Sailing Free Experience
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Course information
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Now that you have had a tester of Tackers Sailing and would like to attend a Tackers Sailing Course, click onto the link below to register. All sailors start in Tackers 1 course.
Tackers Courses run on the School Holidays.
OCTOBER Monday 1 to Friday 5 2018 8:30am to 12:30pm
DECEMBER Monday 10 to Friday 14 2018 8:30am to 12:30pm
DECEMBER Monday 17 to Friday 21 2018 8:30m to 12:30pm
JANUARY Monday 14 to Friday18 2019 8:30am to 12:30pm
JANUARY Monday 21 to Friday 25 2019 8:30am to 12:30pm
JANUARY Tuesday 29 to Friday 1 FEBRUARY 2019 8:30am to 1:30pm (4 day course)
Tackers 1 – Having Fun – kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with other in their group.
Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques Enrolment into Tackers 2 requires the completion of Tackers 1.
This course is designed to consolidate the experience and knowledge gained in Tackers 1. New skills and knowledge are introduced that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently.
Tackers 3 Sailing Fast requires the completion of Tackers 2.
Upon completion of Tackers 3, sailors will be able to apply knowledge of fundamental boat handling to independently manoeuvre their boat in moderate conditions on all points of sailing.
More information is available on the Hillarys Yacht Club website. You can phone through or email Mel in the Training and Development Department 92462833. development@hillarysyachtclub.com.au
Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. 2.5-3 hours on-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing through Tackers.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing. It's an ideal course to determine whether you'd like to participate in a Tackers 1 course.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Tackers Intro completion certificate.
