Woollahra Sailing Club acknowledges that we are on the land of the Birrabirragal people, the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Tackers Term 4, Saturday 2 pm » session 1
18th October, 14:00 - 16:30
This event is part of the Tackers Term 4, Saturday 2 pm group.
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The WSC Tackers program is a fun, introductory sailing program designed specifically for children aged 7 to 12 years. Delivered by Australian Sailing qualified instructors the accredited Tackers program focuses on learning to sail in a safe, supportive, and games-based environment.
Key Features:
- No prior experience needed: This program is for complete beginners, new sailors must be competent in swimming 25m in a life jacket.
- Small boats: Children sail in small, easy-to-handle boat called Optis (Optimists) Sailors start out sharing a boat with a crew and once confident enough they will captain their own boat.
- Team focus: Most of the early learning is done in pairs to encourage teamwork and reduce fear.
- Games-based learning: Skills are taught through play, games, and fun challenges, both on and off the water
Program Levels:
- Tackers 1 Having Fun: Introduction to sailing, focusing on basic skills and water confidence.
- Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques: Builds on the basics with more sailing techniques and independence.
- Tackers 3 Sailing Fast: Focuses on refining skills, sailing solo, and preparing for club-level participation.
Tackers is aimed at creating lifelong enjoyment of sailing, promoting water safety, and encouraging an active outdoor lifestyle for children.
Last updated 12:15am on 13 August 2025