This course aims to provide water confident children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. Designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

By the end of the Tackers 1 course, the participants will be able to:

• Steer with tiller extension under towing paddling power
• Tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
• Tack (push turn)
• Gybe (pull turn)
• Reach around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
• Sail with tiller extension
• Sail upwind and downwind by following the safety boat

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.

Tackers1-Having Fun is an accredited Australian Sailing course conducted by qualified instructors from our Discover Sailing Centre. The course introduces younger children to sailing over seven Saturday mornings spanning 16th January 2021 to 27th March 2021. Sessions will be held on the following dates: Sat 16th January, Sat 30th January, Sat 13th Feb; Sat 20th Feb; Sat 27th Feb; Sat 6th March; Sat 13th March; Sat 27th March.  Eight dates are earmarked including a spare contingency session to provide flexibility and allownace for potential weather impacts.

Sessions commence at 8:30am and conclude at 11:30am.

The Tackers1 course costs $300. It provides qualified instruction, use of club equipment and a Certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Substantial membership discounts for the remainder of the 2020/2021 season are on offer to participants in 2021 'learn to sail' courses:

• Family membership (inc. students < 25 years): $160.00 (normally $490);
• Juniors (under 18 years): $30.00 (normally $97).

Click on the Register button above to register for Tackers 1.

Essential Equipment

• Bathers – shorts & rashie ideal (avoid cotton)
• Towel
• Beach shoes /old runners
• Hat

Nice to have

• Waterproof jacket
• Wetsuit / wetsuit booties
• Sailing gloves (fingerless)

For further information contact our Discover Sailing Centre Principal Dean Addison at training@chelseayachtclub.com.au or the Chelsea Yacht Club Manager Andrew Ford at manager@chelseayachtclub.com.au

---

Course Overview
This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

• Get out of irons on their own
• Safely gybe the boat
• Correctly use the tiller extension
• Sailing around a triangle course, including:
  • Upwind - on a close hauled course tacking through the 'no go zone'
  • Downwind - with centreboard up
  • Reaching - correct sail position
• Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate.