Tackers 1 - Having Fun - Sat Term 3, 2024 (Group 2)
Details
Every Saturday from 17th August to 11th of October, excluding the 21st September. (Youth Sail QLD)
The last couple of Saturdays may change slightly if we can offer some longer sessions in the second week of the holidays.
Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun
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Course information
This course is sold out.
This course is now closed. To register an expression of interest for the next course, please register at https://whitsundaysailingclub.com.au/enquiry-learn-2-sail/
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.