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Tackers: Tackers Intro
Recommended length
3 hours
Minimum age
7
Course Overview
This is the ideal introduction to the Tackers program. 2.5-3 hours on-water activity to get children familiar with sailing in a fun, non-competitive environment with a pathway on to more sailing through Tackers.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years old (albeit where younger or older siblings or friends want to also participate, please contact your local Centre)
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to be introduced to the sport of sailing. It's an ideal course to determine whether you'd like to participate in a Tackers 1 course.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Tackers Intro completion certificate.
Find courses
Tackers Intro Day
Sunday, 21th of June, from 9:30am to 1:30pm. (Inclement weather back-up: June 28th.)
Centre
Fraser Coast Sailing Academy
Venue
Maryborough Sailing Club
Tackers Intro Day
Friday, 10th of July, from 9:30am to 1:30pm. (Inclement weather back-up: July 12th.)
Centre
Fraser Coast Sailing Academy
Venue
Maryborough Sailing Club
Tacker Fleet - Term 3 2026
Sat 18 Jul 2026 12:00 - Sat 29 Aug 2026 15:00 AEST
Centre
Southport Yacht Club
Venue
Oxenford Watersports Centre Southport Yacht Club
Tackers Intro (Wed)
Wed 29 Jul 2026 16:00 - Wed 12 Aug 2026 18:00 ACST
Centre
Darwin Sailing Club
Venue
Lake Alexander
Theresa Creek Ski Club - Tackers Intro (Friday)
Fri 31 Jul 2026 16:00 - 17:30 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Theresa Creek Dam
Theresa Creek Ski Club - Tackers Intro (Saturday)
Sat 01 Aug 2026 16:00 - 17:30 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Theresa Creek Dam
Tackers Intro (Sun)
Sun 09 Aug 2026 09:00 - Sun 16 Aug 2026 12:00 ACST
Centre
Darwin Sailing Club
Venue
Lake Alexander
Tackers Intro - Saturday 12 September
Sat 12 Sep 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers Intro - Saturday 19 September
Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers Intro Sept/Oct Holiday 2026
Mon 21 Sep 2026 09:00 - 12:30 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Tackers Intro - Saturday 26 September
Sat 26 Sep 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers Intro - Term 4 2026
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - 12:00 ACDT
Centre
Adelaide Sailing Club
Venue
Adelaide Sailing Club
Tackers Intro - Saturday 19 December
Sat 19 Dec 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers Intro - Tuesday 22 December
Tue 22 Dec 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers Intro - Wednesday 23 December
Wed 23 Dec 2026 09:00 - 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)