This course runs for four consecutive days from 9.30 to 3.30.

Tackers 1 introduces kids to sailing through games-based activities on the water and on land. Kids sail in pairs under the guidance of qualified Australian Sailing Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Cost:

$345 per participant. The cost includes all sailing and safety equipment and a sausage sizzle lunch each day. Play On vouchers are accepted.

What to bring:

• Participants should wear sunsafe clothing and enclosed shoes that can get wet (water shoes or old sneakers)
• Hat and sunscreen are essential
• Towel and dry clothes to change into
• Morning tea and water bottle. Drinks are available for purchase.

How to register:

Please register using your child's name. You will need to SIGN UP to register - select NEW MEMBER then Course/Event Participant. This will guide you through creating an Australian Sailing profile and becoming a temporary member of Oxley Sailing Club.

Keep a record of your Australian Sailing number for next time.

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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.