Tackers for schools Joe White St Columbus Fri 11th Oct 2019
Details
Fri 11 Oct 2019 09:00 — Fri 25 Oct 2019 12:00
Australian Sailing - 2. Tackers Intro (school program 8am-3pm)
Course information
This course has passed.
Course Overview
Tackers Intro is specifically designed for the Sporting Schools program and provides a wonderful opportunity for students to get a taste of the wonderful world of sailing. In Tackers Intro: Sporting Schools children get a very practical introduction to sailing by learning through games where safety is paramount.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years old
Who should do this course?
Schools participating in the Sporting Schools Program.
Course Outcome
By the end of the Tackers Intro: Sporting Schools session the students will:
- Have learned the basic sailing safety rules and procedures
- Be able to launch their boat
- Understand how the boat floats and what to do if water is taken onboard
- Understand what the different roles are in the boat (skipper and crew)
- Have participated in a range of sailing-based games
- Understand how the wind affects the boat
- Understand the freedom and responsibility that sailing provides
Students will gain a Tackers Intro (Sporting Schools) completion certificate.