This Try Sailing Program is designed to show your child all about the fun of sailing. 

This program is ideal for any child ages 6-12 wanting to give sailing a go.

Classes are conducted by friendly Australian Sailing qualified instructors.

PRE-REQUISITES

Preferably water confident, however your child will always be wearing life jackets.

Overview

This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. On-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing. 

Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 6-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your the club)

Who should register?

This course is designed for junior participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing.

Please contact sailing@goveboatclub.com.au for any questions or issues with registering or 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.