Tackers 1 - Having Fun - 16th - 19th January, 2024, 0900 - 1500 Hrs

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Tue 16 Jan 2024 09:00 — Fri 19 Jan 2024 15:00
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Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

This course is sold out.

We appreciate your participation in the Tackers 1 program! The next exciting phase in our sailing journey is Tackers 2. You can find the upcoming dates and booking details on our website at https://www.rqys.com.au/. Should you require any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Sailing Academy. We look forward to continuing this amazing adventure with you!


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.