This is an Australian Sailing registered course.

Time each day: 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Cost 

• $350 for non-members
• $250 for RYCT Members. (this includes parents and grandparents)

CANCELLATION BY STUDENT

Cancellation is required in writing to m.vincent@ryct.org.au

Refund amount:

• More than 14 days prior to start date = Full Refund.
• Less than 14 days prior to start date = 75% Refund. 

CANCELLATION BY RYCT

• If the Club cancels a course for any reason a full refund will be given.

 

No experience required!

Enrollment is open to childern ages 7-12. (Must swim 25m in a lifejacket)

Most objectives are delivered during the course; however, in some courses the objectives may be fluid between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.  RYCT does this to ensure the best possible safety of all participants as well as provide an optimum first taste of the sport for your budding sailor!

 All programs are run by qualified instructors.

This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.

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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.