Level 1 is just the beginning of your child’s love of being on the water and is for children aged 7 years and above who have never sailed before or would like to refresh their sailing skills before moving onto the next level. The course focuses on learning the basics of wind, safety and the parts of a boat while finding the balance of fun. Stripy Squad 1 usually takes one course to complete although we have many little sailors who do this course again to iron out their nerves and to ensure they feel comfortable on the water before moving into level 2.

Course fee:
$400 for SSCBC Members
$450 for Non-Members

Please note: An Australian Sailing fee applies per course, and only one course can be booked and paid for at a 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.