Course Cost

$295 ($245 early bird ends on 30 November)

*payment gateway fee (2% + $1.60) applies

Course Inclusions

• 20hrs with qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
• Snack and lunch provided each day. 
• FUN on-water & off-water games.
• Certificate presentation & sausage sizzle on the last day. 

More Information

Tackers 1 is an introduction to fun sailing and is all about building confidence on the water for those just starting out. The kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends with kids having the chance to sail with others in their group.

What to Bring to Sailing

What you need to bring to sailing:

• Bathers – shorts & rashie ideal (avoid cotton)
• Towel
• Closed-toe footwear (eg. old sneakers, beach shoes)
• Hat
• Water bottle to refill
• Change of clothes

And if available:

• Windproof and waterproof jacket
• Wetsuit
• Sailing gloves (bike golf gloves etc are good too)
• Wetsuit boots

*PFD (lifejacket) Type 1 or Type 2 provided.

• …and loads of energy!

 

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Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. Children will enjoy fun, on-water activities that help them become familiar with sailing in a relaxed, non-competitive environment, with a pathway to more sailing through Tackers.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing. It's an ideal course to determine whether you'd like to participate in a Tackers 1 course.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Tackers Intro completion certificate.