For those completely new or have just started sailing we are offering a 6 week learn to sail “Tackers 1” course, 9am to 12pm on Sundays 9th of Nov to 14th of Dec. This is a fun-focused introduction to sailing, with all the basics covered! Tackers 1 sessions focus on building water confidence and teaching sailors how to rig, tack and sail across the wind. In Tackers 2 having fun is still the priority but sailors are also introduced to gybing, getting out of irons and sailing around a triangle course.

Please choose this course if your child has not sailed before or has completed a short sailing intro course.

Minimum age?

Kids must be 7 years or older to participate in this course.

What to bring?

All sailors are required to wear a lifejacket, hat, sunscreen and shoes (old runners, wetsuits boots, crocs etc, NOT thongs) during the coaching sessions. Please BYO life jacket(these can be purchased from outdoor stores such as Anaconda, Sport Phillip Marine and BCF) - DBYC has a limited supply which can be borrowed if requested. Wetsuits are recommended, as the water is quite cold. Please bring a full water bottle, snack, towel and a change of clothes each day.

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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.