Tackers Learn to sail at The Boatshed

Tacker Juniors

The Tackers 1,2,3 program - is the main accredited introductory kids sailing course recognised by Yachting Australia.   Ages 7 years - 11 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 $330 (light blue Tshirt) (7-12 years)- 20 hour program - introduction to fun sailing and confidence on water.    

Tackers 2 Tricks and Techniques $330 (dark green Tshirt)  (7-12 years)- 20hour program - better sailing, tricks, techniuque and sailing safely by themselves.

Tackers 3 Sailing Fast $330 (black Tshirt) (8 to 12 years)- 20 hour program beginner racing skills in readiness for club and green leet Opti racing and squads.

Also available for those unsure booking an entire Tackers 1 course is:

Tackers introduction $75 - ( 6 to 12 years) 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)

Little Tackers introduction - ( 4-7 years) An introductory program designed specifically for Little Tackers to have fun on the water. Click here to go to The Little Tackers Page.

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 6-12 years $75 incl GST

• DECEMBER  Dec 12  or Dec 20 (9.00am - 2.00pm)
• JANUARY Jan 9 or Jan 16 or Jan 23 (9.00am - 1.00pm)
• FEBRUARY  Feb 12 or Feb 26 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
• Private dates and  times available for groups of 10 or more

Tackers 1 - introduction to fun sailing and confidence on water Ages 7-12 years  $330 incl gst 

• DECEMBER  4 day holiday programs (9.00am - 2.00pm) Dec 12-15  or  Dec 20-23
• JANUARY 5 day holiday program (9.00am - 1.00pm) Jan 16 - 20 or Jan 23 - 26
• FEB/MAR Sundays 5 week program (9.30am - 1.30pm) Feb 12, 19, 26 Mar 4, 18

Tackers 2  Better Sailing, tricks ,techniques and sailing by themselves. Ages 7 - 12 years $330 incl gst

• DECEMBER  4 day holiday programs (1.00pm - 6.00pm) DEC 12-15  or  DEC 20-23
• JANUARY 5 day holiday programs (1.30pm - 5.30pm) Jan 16 - 20 or Jan 23 - 26
• FEB/MAR SUNDAYS 5 week  program (1.30pm - 5.30pm) Feb 12, 19, 26 Mar 4, 18

Tackers 3 Sailing Fast in readiness for green fleets and Opti Squads Ages 7 - 12 years $330 incl gst. Boats supplied but happy for you to use your own Opti if you are lucky enough by now to have one.

• DECEMBER 4 day Holiday program (1pm - 6pm)   DEC 20-23
• JANUARY 5 day Holiday Program (1.30pm - 5.30pm)  Jan 16 - 20 or Jan 23 - 26
• FEBRUARY 5 week program (1.30pm - 5.30pm) Feb 12, 19, 26 Mar 4, 18

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.

Teenagers Learn To Sail

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For teenagers wanting to learn to sail they can also undertake courses at The Boatshed.

Teenage Learn to Sail Introduction - is only a taste, a short session and for those unsure whether they want to do the full course or not.

Teenager Learn to Sail 20 hour program is an accredited 20 hours Small Boat Sailing Basic Skills 1& 2 program combined. At the end of the course we expect you to be able to jump on any boat, big and small and be a valuable sailing member.

Racing Skills 2 - For those ready to interested to learn the rules of racing and enjoy the competition. Plenty of new sailing skills to be learnt.

The Boatshed supplies the boats, PFD1 life jackets and instructors. What you 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).

Course Dates - click on selected date below and then register and pay online.

Teenager Sail Intro - 1st Taste of Sailing   $80incl. GST

• FEBRUARY       Sunday February 19 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
• Private dates and  times available for groups of 10 or more

Teenager Sail - 1st level of Training -  Also called Yachting Australia Small Boat Sailing Basic Skills 2, 20 hours ,  $345incl GST

• FEB/MAR/APR                              February 19, 26, March 4, 18 , Apr 1,  8 (9.30am - 1.30pm) Sundays

Teenage - Racing Skills Package , Learn to Race,  $345 incl gst

• FEB/MAR/APR                             February 19, 26, March 4, 18 , Apr 1,  8 (2pm - 6pm)  Sundays

Friday Fun Sailing for all is on again

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It is for those who can sail.

Take a spin in a Yachting Victoria Pacer, Access Dinghy or an OziOpti.  No instruction is provided but safety boats will be on the water to assist if needed. 

And it is the best time for those who have previously taken a Adult/Teen Learn to Sail program , Tackers course and want to put into practice their new found knowledge.

Prices:              Adults  $20

                        Kids     $15

                        Family  $50

Little Tackers - The best way to start sailing

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A great 2.5 - 5 hour taste of sailing for ages focussing on 4 years to 7 year olds and for those thinking about participating in the Tackers Program.

But best of all its fun, its liberating and its exhilarating. KIDS + BOATS = FUN

The Little Tackers program is aimed at young children who want to learn about sailing and water safety.  The goal of this program is to get children comfortable in small boats and introduce basic sailing concepts.  Although participants will learn basic sailing skills, children will most likely not be able to sail on their own at the completion of this course.

Little Tackers- for those that just want to have a try first. Ages 4-7 years $75 incl GST 

• FEBRUARY  Feb 12, Feb 26 (9.30am - 12.30pm)
• Private dates and  times available for groups of 10 or more

To book please click on the chosen date and follow the prompts