Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 1 - Having Fun
Course information
Registrations for this course are not yet open. Entries open at Tue 01 Sep 2026 09:00.
A learn to sail course for 8-12 year olds with no prior sailing experience. Conducted in our purpose-designed polyethylene Optimist dinghies with two children to a boat. All our courses are female friendly and follow recommended Covid regulations.
We are registered for "Ticket to Play", a government contribution towards the cost for concession card holders.
There are no classes on long weekends.
Note that a 50% discount is available for Family Members. Contact Jenny 0421064590 to find out more.
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.
Sponsors
KBSC acknowledges the First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which KBSC operates