 Tacker Juniors
The Tackers 1,2,3 program - is the main accredited introductory kids sailing course recognised by Yachting Australia. Ages 7 years - 13 years. Think Kids sail training think Tackers. Or if you want to have a go for one day only - try Little Tackers intro. The kids can move through the various levels from:
Tackers 1 Fun and Confidence $290 (light blue Tshirt) (7-13 years)- 20 hour program - introduction to fun sailing and confidence on water. Tackers 2 Tricks and Techniques $290 (dark green Tshirt) (7-13 years)- 20hour program - better sailing, tricks, techniuque and sailing safely by themselves. Tackers 3 Sailing Fast $290 (black Tshirt) (8 to 13 years)- 20 hour program beginner racing skills in readiness for club and green fleet Opti racing and squads. Also available for those unsure booking an entire Tackers 1 course is: Little Tackers intro $60 - Short Tackers introductory session usually held on Day 1 of a Tackers 1 course.If they enjoy they may continue in the Tackers 1 course (subject to availability) To book please click on the chosen date and program BELOW and then follow the prompts: Tackers intro (Little Tackers)- for those that just want to have a try first. Ages 6-13 years $60 incl GST
Tackers 1 - introduction to fun sailing and confidence on water Ages 7-13 years $290 incl gst
Tackers 2 Better Sailing, tricks ,techniques and sailing by themselves. Ages 8 - 13 years $290 incl gst
Tackers 3 Sailing Fast in readiness for green fleets and Opti Squads Ages 8 - 13 years $290 incl gst. Boats supplied but happy for you to use your own Opti if you are lucky enough by now to have one.
The Boatshed supplies the Ozi Opti Tackers boats, PFD1 life jackets and instructors. We include Fruit, cordial and a sausage sizzle each day. Our Lifejacket swim is also held at MSAC and at the completion of the course or kids receive a certificate. What the kids need to bring: Bathers, Towel, Wetsuit (if available), Shorts (also ideal over wetsuit for protection), thermal underclothes ideal if available, polyester shirts and tops recommended, woolen or thermal jumpers, windproof and waterproof jacket, old sneakers or wetsuit boots, sailing gloves if available, bike golf gloves etc are good). Parents are encouraged to stay and help but not compulsory.
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Kids Learn to Sail with Tackers
