Learn to Sail - Tackers 1 (Having Fun)

Discover the fun of sailing  on a Tackers boat 

📩 Info and waitlist: training@maylandsyachtclub.org.au

Group size: 8 participants
Ages: 7-12 years
Schedule: 9 sessions, Sundays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Course Fees (all inclusive):

• MYC Junior Members: $120
• New Participants:  $200 (includes complimentary Sail Training Membership, please sign on for this first when enrolling in the course) 

Course Description:
This nine-session sailing course introduces children to sailing in a safe, supportive and fun environment. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who have completed basic training. 

Buoyancy vests are provided, though young sailors should be confident in the water.

The Tackers program is an initiative of Australian Sailing. Learn more here: https://www.discoversailing.org.au/programs/tackers

 

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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.