Belmont 16s is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people participating in our Learn to Sail program. We have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing, with policies and practices in place to protect children from harm and promote their rights, participation and inclusion. All coaches, instructors, volunteers and staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and maintain the highest standards of conduct. We encourage everyone involved in our programs to work together to ensure every child feels safe, respected and supported while learning and enjoying the sport of sailing.

• If you wish to use your voucher as part payment for your instructor course please enter the discount code 'ACTIVEKIDS' on registration and email your voucher code to the Sailing Office at n.steenson@16s.com.au 

* Please note Belmont 16s Staff Discount applies to Children of Belmont 16s staff ONLY, please note Staff member's name in booking. 

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.