Tackers 1
Details
Four x five hour sessions daily from 02/10/18 to 05/10/18 from 8am to 1pm
Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 1 - Having Fun
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
Ideal for 7 - 12 year olds as an introduction to the sport of sailing. Children are taught water safety and confidence while learning the basics of sailing under the supervision of Australian Sailing qualified Instructors. Includes Tackers Pack (sunshirt, hat and water bottle) and morning tea.

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.