Tackers 1 - Having Fun 12th Feb - 26th March, 2022 from 1215 - 1615 hrs every Saturday

Details

12th February - 26th March 2022, from 1215 - 1615 hrs consecutive Saturdays.(sat 26th Feb cancelled)
Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Thank you for attending the Tackers 1 program, the next step in the pathway is Tackers 2.  Dates are up on the website www.rqys.com.au to book in.  If we can be of assistance please don't hesitiate to Sailing Academy.


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.