Course Cost

MMYC Members: $280       Non-Members: $320

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions

Course Inclusions

• 20hrs with qualified Australian Sailing Instructors
• Tackers 1 participants receive a Tackers t-shirt, cap, drink bottle and bag
• Certification presentation & sausage sizzle on the last day

 

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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 Optis.  It's a great way to meet new friends with kids having the chance to sail with others in their group.
 

 

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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.