TACKERS

Tackers is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7-12 yrs. Participants learn how to sail small boats with the guidance and expertise of our Australian Sailing qualified instructors. 

Tackers focuses on teaching sailing in a fun and engaging way where participants can sail with friends and make new friendships along the way. 

Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience or club membership to participate.

Sailboats with colorful sails docked near the water's edge on a sunny day, with trees, people, and buildings in the background.
A woman jumping into a body of water next to a colorful sailboat with a bright blue, green, red, and yellow sail, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
Four small sailboats with colorful sails on calm water near an urban park, with a city skyline in the background under a clear blue sky.
The word 'TACKERS' written in blue, graffiti-style font with a red triangular design behind the letter 'K'.
Australian Sailing logo with stylized blue waves and text in blue and gray.

Tackers 1 & 2- Children 7-12 years

Australian Sailing Tackers Program - "Kids + Boats = Fun!" This fun-based learning program in our Tackers dinghies leads to a nationally recognised certificate. tackers learn the basics of sailing our optimist dinghies with a partner or solo! Start with Tackers 1 for complete beginners, then move onto Tackers 2.

$435 per child

Children sailing a small boat on a lake with a colorful sail, wearing life jackets and hats, under a blue sky with some clouds.

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