Tackers 1 (Wed)
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Wed 29 Jul 2026 16:00 - Wed 16 Sep 2026 18:00
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Australian Sailing - Other Course
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Fri 14 Aug 2026 17:00.
Min Age: 7 (turning 7)
What to Bring:
- Stinger Protection (leggings/tights + rashie/fishing shirt or stinger suit)
- Closed Toe Shoes (old runners or aqua shoes)
- Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen and sunnies)
- Water Bottle
NO STINGER PROTECTION = NO SAILING
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.
Note: This is not an Australian Sailing accredited course and instead is conducted by the school/club/organisation, outside of the Australian Sailing framework.
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