Week 1 - Morning Holiday Program (Tackers Level 1) Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2026

Details

Mon 29 Jun 2026 09:00 - Fri 03 Jul 2026 13:00
Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 26 Jun 2026 08:00.
  • Course fee: $325
  • Dates: Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2026
  • From 9 am to 1 pm

This course is designed for young people and teenagers who want to discover and expand their skills in sailing. It's a comprehensive experience both in and on the sea!

Each morning, participants will sail on dinghies in different level groups. 

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for children with varying levels of sailing experience and knowledge of water activities.

Cancellations and Rebooking:

Please note that courses canceled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee to reschedule. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge (if you are sick, we will just need proof to waive this charge).

Important Information:

Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

Below, you can find the program that participants will follow in the morning for this group session. If the participants successfully master all these skills, they will receive their Tackers completion certificate:


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.