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Saturday Afternoon sessions 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Kids Learn to Sail (Tackers) 7 to 11yrs

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 yrs. Kids don't need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided. Our instructors are qualified by Australian Sailing our governing sporting body.

Tackers 2 is the second level of Tackers and is designed for sailors who have completed Tackers 1 outcomes. Tackers 2 Sailors begin to learn how to confidently sail on their own in a boat. On completion on Tackers 2, instructors will advise whether or not a sailor is ready to commence Tackers 3.

For more information about our Learn to Sail program please click on the link https://www.discoversailing.org.au/tackers/

Saturday Pricing Term 1 2022:

Nonmembers Early Bird: $550pp (Until 31st December 2021)
Nonmembers Regular: $565pp

Members Early Bird: $500pp (Until 31st December 2021)
Members Regular: $515pp

Bookings terms and conditions: MyCentre T&Cs - Australian Sailing

Please note: Missed sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you miss a session we will not be able to accommodate an alternative session or any refund.

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Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind - on a close hauled course tacking through the 'no go zone'
  • Downwind - with centreboard up
  • Reaching - correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.