TACKERS!  Kids + Boats = FUN

Develop sailing skills in Tackers Level 1, Having Fun

This course runs for 8 consecutive Saturdays 9am - 11:30am starting in Term 3, 18th July 2026

Open to children aged 7-12 years

The cost of $350 includes use of safety and sailing equipment, PLUS a 3-month Townsville Sailing Club membership.

We do accept Fair Play Vouchers as part payment. Should you wish to use a Fair Play Voucher or apply for the 10% family discount please email the club for details prior to registration.

Parents are encouraged to learn how to assist their child with rigging and de-rigging during the course, this will enable them to assist their children when sailing on Sundays. Parental involvement in the club is encouraged and supported through volunteer training, please let our instructors know how you can help. Roles such as beach marshal (with a coffee in hand), safety boat assistant etc provide valuable support to the program.

Please register using your child's name.  You will need to SIGN UP to register - select FULL membership then take the option Course/Event Participant $0

Minimum and Maximum numbers apply, please contact us if you have any questions.

Course Overview
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

You will gain your Tackers 1 completion certificate.