Australian Sailing's Tackers 1 – Having Fun is a fun, games-based introduction to sailing for children aged 7–12. Delivered by Fraser Coast Sailing Academy in cooperation with Maryborough Sailing Club, the course introduces young sailors to the basics of sailing in a safe, supportive and non-competitive environment.

Participants sail in pairs or individually in small dinghies, learning fundamental skills including steering, tacking, gybing, wind awareness and basic boat handling through fun activities both on and off the water.

No previous sailing experience is required, and all boats, lifejackets and safety equipment are provided.

Course Fee: $495 per participant. Play On! Sports Vouchers ($200) accepted as part payment.

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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.