Tackers Program
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THE TACKERS JOURNEY
Three levels.One BIG adventure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about Tackers? Here's everything parents and guardians need to know before getting started.
The Tackers program is delivered in a specially designed Tackers training boat which is super safe for kids. The boats allow two kids to sail together and as they gain confidence and move up from Tackers 1 to Tackers 2 they are able to sail the boat alone. The boats have built-in buoyancy which means they provide extra stability.
Some ability to swim would be preferable, however they will be wearing lifejackets at all times. In the first session, the instructors supervise the group in a 25m swim with their lifejackets on.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to talk to the Tackers Centre Leader or the Tackers Instructor if they have any concerns.
No, there is no special clothing needed. We recommend kids wear clothes and shoes that they don’t mind getting wet and bring a towel and a change of clothes with them.
Download the Tackers Checklist of What to Bring.
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No, one of the great things about Tackers is you don’t have to be a member of a club to participate.
In fact, kids receive an honorary club membership during their participation in the program and some clubs or centres extend this to their families.
Tackers programs are fully supervised by Australian Sailing qualified Instructors and Assistant Instructors employed by the club. They oversee the session planning, delivery, and make sure the kids have fun and develop their skills and confidence in a safe environment. If a parent or guardian would like to be involved in Tackers as a volunteer, there are many off-water roles available. You can talk to the Tackers Centre Leader about what opportunities are available at the centre.
Parents/guardians can:
- Volunteer at the centre for off-water roles like helping out with social activities
- Promote the Tackers program to their friends and family
- Help the Tackers Centre raise funds for new equipment and special events
- Talk through their child’s progress with the Tackers Centre Leader or Instructor
- Support ‘Play by the Rules’ making sport inclusive, safe, and fair
- Encourage and support kids as they learn new skills and meet new friends through Tackers
There are three levels to the Tackers program that kids can progress through. When they finish Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast! they can progress to a program at a sailing club called OutThere Sailing.
OutThere Sailing gives participants the flexibility and variety they want in a fun-focused, non-competitive setting. Clubs can use a wide variety of boats in their program including Keelboats, Dinghies, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Windsurfers and Power Boat adventures, and all are delivered by qualified Australian Sailing Instructors.
Please click here <link to next program> for further information.
