Dates & Times

Wednesday 27th December 2023, 9am – 2pm
Thursday 28th December 2023, 9am – 2pm
Friday 29th December 2023, 9am – 2pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$330 (non-member price)

$300 (member price)

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 2nd January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Thursday 4th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Friday 5th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 2nd January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday 4th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Friday 5th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind – on a close-hauled course tacking through the ‘no go zone’
  • Downwind – with centreboard up
  • Reaching – correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Tuesday 2nd January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 4th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 5th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost 

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 8th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Tuesday 9th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Wednesday 10th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Thursday 11th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Friday 12th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 8th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 9th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 10th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday 11th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Friday 12th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind – on a close-hauled course tacking through the ‘no go zone’
  • Downwind – with centreboard up
  • Reaching – correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 8th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 9th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 10th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 11th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 12th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost 

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 15th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Tuesday 16th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Wednesday 17th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Thursday 18th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Friday 19th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 15th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 16th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 17th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday 18th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Friday 19th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind – on a close-hauled course tacking through the ‘no go zone’
  • Downwind – with centreboard up
  • Reaching – correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 15th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 16th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 17th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 18th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 19th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost 

$380 (non-member price)

$350 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 22nd January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Tuesday 23rd January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Wednesday 24th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm
Thursday 25th January 2024, 9 am – 12.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 1 is all about having fun! It’s a great way to introduce kids to sailing and the feeling of being on the water in a boat. Tackers is the perfect opportunity to meet new friends as kids sail in pairs in the boats, and also have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every Tackers registration receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Tackers 2 and 3 are next in the Tackers Sailing Pathway.

Cost

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

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 a tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 22nd January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 23rd January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 24th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm
Thursday 25th January 2024, 1 pm to 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 2 is about learning tricks and techniques to help them to sail the boat, and if kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own, with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from our Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors.

Every Tackers participant receives a ‘Tackers Showbag’ full of goodies!

Once Tackers 2 has been completed, Tackers 3 is next up!

Cost

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind – on a close-hauled course tacking through the ‘no go zone’
  • Downwind – with centreboard up
  • Reaching – correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.

Dates & Times

Monday 22nd January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 23rd January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday 24th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 25th January 2024, 1 pm – 4.30 pm

Tackers Sailing Pathway

The Tackers Sailing Pathway is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 years. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

All equipment, including the boats and lifejackets, are provided. The Tackers Sailing Pathway program has 3 levels, each allowing participants to achieve new skills and progress.

Tackers 3 is about sailing fast! This is a chance for the kids to sail a boat on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst under the guidance and supervision of our Australian Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructor.

After completion of the Tackers Sailing Program is the Junior Sail Training Program, check out the link for the next Junior Sail Training Program!

Cost 

$310 (non-member price)

$280 (member price)

Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined area for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.