Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12, delivered at recognised Tackers Clubs. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of a club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, are provided. The Tackers Program is delivered in small groups by an Australia Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructors. Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Attendees: min 6 to participants to proceed with course

Member: $ 332.00 + Aus Sailing & Merchant Fees

Non Member: $385.00 + Aus Sailing & Merchant Fees

To assist with the coordination of instructors and resources, early registration is encouraged, a LATE Fee of $20.00 applies if registration is completed after Sunday 20/9/2026.

Once you have completed the criteria of the Tackers 1 course you will receive your Tackers 1 certificate from Australian Sailing via email.

Next is Tackers 2 course. Learn the Trick and Techniques of Sailing

Lastly is Tackers course 3. Learn to Sail Fast

**Please note this will be a combined T1, T2, T3 week, if your child is showing faster progression we may provide a higher certificate at the end of the course. 

Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email direct from the system, if you do not get this please check your spam/junk, if no email received please contact kim@hillarysyachtclub.com.au

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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.