Tackers 1 Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club 2025 Summer

Course Overview

Tackers is more than just a sailing program—it’s an adventure where kids can explore the water, make new friends and build confidence, all while having the time of their lives. It’s a safe, structured way to spark their curiosity and give them a taste of freedom on the open water. With expert supervision and loads of hands-on fun, this program helps kids develop independence, teamwork and a love for adventure—all whilst learning how to sail.

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