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Tackers 1
Sun 10 May 2020 08:30 — Sun 21 Jun 2020 11:30
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Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It's a great way to meet new friends (and sail in a likeminded group) and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.


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.