Tackers 1 - Having Fun (2 For 1) Term 3 2023
Details
Ages 7-12
Saturdays 830am - 1130pm
July 15th, 22nd 29th, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (7 Sessions)
2 participants for the price of 1
$380 total
**Registration needs to be in your child's name**
No Experience Required!
See below for more details
Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun
Course information
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Tackers Information
What to bring:
- Hat
- Sunnies
- Water Bottle
- Swimmers
- Shoes that can get wet and wont fall off
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Rain Coat (if raining)
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.
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