Term 3 Tackers commences Friday 24th July and ends on Friday 11th September. We meet at the boat shed around 3:45pm for a 4pm start.

Tackers 1 is a fun, introductory, games-based sailing program for children aged 7-12, designed to introduce them to the basics of sailing in a safe and supportive environment, emphasising non-competitive learning and skill development. Each session includes a briefing on land and some theory, followed by the implementation of that theory on the water (weather dependent).

FairPlay Vouchers are required before enrolling to obtain your discount code, please email vouchers to admin@cairnsyachtclub.com.au

To enroll, children must be able to swim.

Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

Course Outcome

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.