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Tackers (Kids 7 - 11)

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About our kids learn to sail

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-11 yrs. Kids don't need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided. Our instructors are qualified by Australian Sailing, our governing sporting body.

Tackers Timetable for Term 1 2024

Term 1, 2024 Saturday 1pm and 4.00pm Sunday 11.30am Wednesday 4pm
week 1 3-Feb-24 4-Feb-24 7-Feb-24
week 2 10-Feb-24 11-Feb-24 14-Feb-24
week 3 17-Feb-24 18-Feb-24 21-Feb-24
week 4 2-Mar-24 3-Mar-24 28-Feb-24
week 5 9-Mar-24 10-Mar-24 13-Mar-24
week 6 16-Mar-24 17-Mar-24 20-Mar-24
week 7 23-Mar-24 24-Mar-24 27-Mar-24
week 8 6-Apr-24 7-Apr-24 10-Apr-24

Note SailGP is running 23/24 Feb, Easter March 29 to April 1, (no sessions: Thursday 28 March to Thursday 4 April). Wednesday tackers have a break on 6 March after 4 weeks. Saturday and Sunday tackers groups have a break after 3 weeks 23/24 Feb as SailGP is running at the club.

The Tackers program is delivered in a specially designed Tackers training boat which is super safe for kids. The boats allow two kids to sail together and as they gain confidence and move up from Tackers 1 to Tackers 2 they are able to sail the boat alone. The boats have built-in buoyancy which means they provide extra stability.

Some ability to swim is preferable as during Tackers 1 the instructors supervise the group in a 25m swim with their lifejackets on, however they will be wearing lifejackets at all times.

Our learn to sail pathway

The Tackers pathway includes:

  • Tackers 1 is the first level of Tackers and is perfect for kids with little or no experience in sailing. Tackers 1 Sailors begin by sailing in pairs and learning the basics of sailing and boat safety.
  • Tackrs 2 is the second level of Tackers and is designed to build on skills from Tackers 1 and transition sailors into sailing by themselves.
  • Tackers 3 is the third level of Tackers and is focused on learning how to sail fast through games and adventure on the water.

Tackers - Book now

After Tackers, sailors are able to transition into a number of different programs depending on their goals, age and size:


WSC School Holiday Programs

For sailors at all skill levels we offer holiday programs based on their age group:

For more information about our Learn to Sail program please click on the link https://www.discoversailing.org.au/tackers/

Which Tackers Level Should I Book?

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 yrs. Kids don't need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided. Our instructors are qualified by Australian Sailing our governing sporting body.

Tackers 1 is the first level of Tackers and is perfect for kids with little or no experience in sailing. Tackers 1 Sailors begin by sailing 2 per boat and learning the basics of sailing and boat safety. On completion of Tackers 1, instructors will advise whether or not a sailor is ready to commence Tackers 2.

Tackers 2 is the second level of Tackers and is designed for sailors who have completed Tackers 1 outcomes. Tackers 2 Sailors begin to learn how to confidently sail on their own in a boat. On completion of Tackers 2, instructors will advise whether or not a sailor is ready to commence Tackers 3.

Tackers 3 is the third level of Tackers and is designed for sailors who have completed Tackers 2 outcomes. Tackers 3 Sailors start to focus on sailing fast and advanced boat handling skills. On completion of Tackers 3, instructors will advise whether or not a sailor is ready to commence Green Fleet or Green Adventure programs.

Last updated 07:22 on 14 December 2023

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