School Holiday Program, Learn to Sail- Tackers 1
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Learn to Sail programs for Juniors
Whether you're a complete beginner, looking to return to the sport, or keen to get your kids involved, we offer a range of programs for all ages and skill levels. Every session is designed to be engaging and exciting, sparking a lifelong love for sailing.
Our junior sailing programs are the perfect way for kids to learn the basics of small boat sailing in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Guided by experienced instructors, juniors will build confidence on the water, develop essential sailing skills, and make new friends along the way..
Tackers 1 – Having Fun
Learn the basics of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds. Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.
This course fee is $350
Hi Sailors,
Welcome to WSC Learn to Sail in School Holidays!
We are super excited to get as many of you as we can having some fun on the water and learning the basics of sailing, and getting new tips and techniques.
This Course is for kids ages 7 - 12 year olds with no sailing experience, to learn the basics of Sailing in 4 days, from 9am to 3pm.
4 day participants will receive a Tackers 1 certification. This means they are able to move up through the Australian Sailing pathway here at WSC and sign up for Tackers 2 next week or in our next term!
Can't wait to see you there!
What to bring- Hat, sunscreen, water sport clothing, towel, change of clothes, reef shoes or sailing booties, plenty of water, packed morning tea and lunch.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or concerns ;-)
Warm Regards,
Heather Sutton - Commodore
Faraday Rosenberg - Sailing Manager
Jack Arnell- Head Coach
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.