Tackers 1 - 2020 Term 1

Details

The Tackers 1 Course in Feb-March will start on Saturday 15th February 2020 and each Saturday to 28th March 2020 (except for Labor Day Long Weekend)
Australian Sailing - 3. Tackers 1 - Having Fun

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

This course is now fully booked out.


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. 

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