Course Cost

$300 MMYC Members
$350 Non Members

* If you are not a member of a sailing club in Australia (you don't have an Australian Sailing Number), you'll first need to 'sign up' the participant for a temporary membership (known as a SailPass), and then login and register using the username and password you receive via email.

Link: Get a SailPass for this event.

Course Inclusions

• All sailing equipment provided.
• Qualified Australian Sailing Instructors
• Certificate presentation
• 16-hour program

What to Bring

More Information

Tackers is an introduction to fun sailing and is all about building confidence on the water for those just starting out.  The kids sail in pairs in small boats called OziOpti.  It's a great way to meet new friends with kids having the chance to sail with others in their group.

If children enjoy the program, they may be ready to join the club Junior Sailing program (*pending space available at the time).

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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.