Registrations for this course are not currently available.
Dates: September 30th - October 3rd 2025
Time - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost
- $420 for non-members
- $360 for SBSC / DSS Members. DSS members please email admin@sandybaysailingclub.org.au to receive your discount code.
CAMP CANCELLATION BY STUDENT
Cancellation is required in writing to admin@sandybaysailingclub.org.au.
Refund amount:
More than 14 days prior to start date = Full Refund.
Less than 14 days prior to start date = 75% Refund.
CAMP CANCELLATION BY SBSC
If the Club cancels a Camp for any reason a full refund will be given.
No experience required!
Enrollment is open to competent swimmers ages 8-12, must be able to swim 50m unassisted.
Most objectives are delivered during the course; however, in some courses the objectives may be fluid between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses. SBSC 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!
This course is Nationally recognised by Australian Sailing.
All programs are run by qualified instructors. This course aims to provide children aged 8-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
- What if I've done the course before?
- What if my sailor is 12?
- What if my sailor is 7?
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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.