Works with Nippers

These course dates are aligned so that if your kids are enrolled at Nippers at the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club they will also be able to do this course. The dates are set such that the course is running when nippers is not.

Course Cost

$390

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions.

Course Inclusions

• Qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
• 20 hours of FUN on-water and off-water games.
• Plastic optimist sailing dinghies and lifejackets.
• Certificate recognised Australia wide

More Information

Tackers 1 is an introduction to fun sailing and is all about building confidence on the water for those just starting out. The kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends with kids having the chance to sail with others in their group.

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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.