This fun introduction to sailing is aimed at children aged 7-12 years old. The Tackers course teaches the child simple sailing maneuvers through on the water games in a safe environment. Essential safety skills are also taught by a Yachting Australia Qualified Instructor.

This is our 'Saturday Morning' program, which runs on Saturday mornings between 8 am and 1 pm. The course cost includes a "Tackers" pack, safety and sailing equipment as well as 3 months  Townsville Sailing Club membership. This allows your child to practice what they have learnt through our Sunday Morning Sailing Program.

Please ensure your child has sun protective clothing, reef shoes, towel, hat and sunglasses.

The cost of the course is $300, which can be paid by Credit or Debit Card at time of registration.

Please note that your place on the course cannot be secured until payment in full has been made.  Minimum and maximum numbers apply.

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.