Tackers is a Junior Start Sailing Program aimed at 7-12 year olds. The 20 hour course is run by qualified Instructors and includes a Tackers Pack.

Tackers 1 - "Having Fun" - This course aims to provide children with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing and is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water. The only prerequisite for this course is water confidence.
 
Tackers 1 will run from Monday 4 January 2021 to Friday 8 January 2021 from 8.30am to 12.30pm each day.

Tackers 2 - "Tricks & Techniques" - This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. The prerequisites for this course are water confidence and the skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1. If the kids are confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from the instructors.

Tackers 2 will run from Monday 11 January 2021 to Friday 15 January 2021 from 8.30am to 12.30pm each day.

Tackers 3 - "Sailing Fast!" - This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. The prerequisites for this course are water confidence and the skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2. This is a chance for the kids to sail boats on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst still under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.

Tackers 3 will run from Monday 18 January 2021 to Friday 22 January 2021 from 8:30am to 12:30pm each day.

Other information:
-Children should bring their own lunch and snacks
-Participants must be capable of swimming
-Buoyancy vests are supplied.
-Cost for non-members: $273 per course
-Cost for members: $242 per course

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: Friday 1 January 2021