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Tackers 1 Having Fun 16th - 19th January
Tue 16 Jan 2024 09:00 — Fri 19 Jan 2024 14:00
Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years-old. 

Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. 

☑  Delivered by experienced and engaging instructors with all equipment provided

☑  Game-based activities on and off water

☑  Non-competitive and social

☑  Building resilience, independence & confidence


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.