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 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.