Kids Learn to Sail – Tackers Program
Tackers presented by SunSmart
Tackers is an Australian Sailing program for 7 – 12 year olds to teach kids the basics of sailing in a safe and fun environment. Children do not require any previous sailing experience or Hillarys Yacht Club membership to participate. All equipment is provided (including life jackets) until they move up into the Optimist Green Fleet to begin club racing. All courses are delivered by Australian Sailing qualified instructors. Please see chart below for course pathway.
Upcoming Tackers Courses
Tackers 3 - Going Fast -Sundays Starting 21st April
Sun 28 Apr 2024 08:00 - 13:00
Sun 05 May 2024 08:00 - 13:00
Sun 12 May 2024 08:00 - 13:00
Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12, delivered at recognised Tackers Clubs. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of a club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, are provided. The Tackers Program is delivered in small groups by an Australia Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructors. Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.
Every class requires a minimum number of 6 Attendees to proceed
Tackers 3, we focus on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. Sailors must have completed Tackers 1 & 2.
Cost per course:
Members $301 per person*,
Non-Members $333 per person*
*Please note an additional booking fee of $21 will be charged per person.
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Tackers 1, 2 & 3 - Having Fun, Tricks and Techniques and Going Fast - Expressions of Interest
We are looking to run classes throughout School Term.
The classes will run from 8:30m-12:30 noon (subject to weather conditions)
- Tackers 1 - Having Fun
- Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques
- Tackers 3 - Going Fast
Subject to minimum 6 attendees
Price Non-Members: $321.00*
Members Price: $291.00*
*Please note an additional booking fee of $21 will be charged per person.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATIONS
To make a course booking, please use the ‘Book Now’ button to register. This will take you to our Australian Sailing (AS) course registration page. Australian Sailing is the national body for the sport of sailing and Hillarys Yacht Club is a registered Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre. You will need to know the Australian Sailing (AS) number of the sailor participating in the course in order to register that person, or you can create a profile for a new sailor. This profile and number are a unique identifier and stores course information for future reference, accessible by yourself and your registered club. It is important that the AS number is created for the person doing the course with their own name and details as they will keep this number for the lifetime of their journey in the sport of sailing.
