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 6/12/2026.

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 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.