Teens try sailing with Tackers, our introductory sailing course for children aged 11-17.
The course aims to deliver a fun on-water experience for kids to try the sport of sailing at an affordable price.

The course incorporates games and group activities to develop the fundamental skills of sailing in a safe environment.

Prerequisites:

• 11-17 years old.
• Water confident and safe.
• Ready to try new experiences and learn new skills.

 

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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.