Tackers 2 Training Fleet heading out for some water-time!
Tackers - sailing fun for 7-12 year olds.
Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided. Our leaders are nationally accredited and our Tackers kids learn to sail in the safe environment of the Maroochy River in small groups. Tackers is a national program, designed by Australian Sailing and delivered by a network of dedicated sailing clubs.
Where does it happen?
At the Maroochy Sailing Club on Chambers Island. On the safe, beautiful waters of the Maroochy River.
When are programs run?
Tackers 1 Courses are usually offered as a 4-day course during the School Holiday periods, 6 hours each day.
Tackers 2 and 3 courses are usually offered as a 6 day * 3-hour courses on Sundays during the Club’s Sailing Season, mornings and afternoons.
Introductory Tackers 1 Course
For children 7 to 12 years who are new to the Sport of Sailing, but can swim and are water confident.
Four day course - successive days
Limited vacancies - early Registration is suggested to secure a place
Safety is paramount - hence a high ratio of Instructors to Participants.
The Registration process is through the Australian Sailing Management system. Please check the instructions and hints on the Registration pages and if facing difficulties, contact Peter — mscweb@optusnet.com.au for assistance.
Hint: First part of the Registration process is to acquire an Australian Sailing Number - Start your Registration through the Register and then the “Sign up “ Buttions . You will be registered as a “Course Participant” at the Maroochy Sailing Club. Then complete a further few details to register for the Course itself!
Sibling discount for multiple siblings from same family - use Code “sdc” during registration
Interested in a future Tackers 1 Course ?????
Enter your Name on our the Expression of Interest List for future Tackers 1 Courses (link)
We will then contact you when future Tackers 1 Courses are arranged allowing you to register early before we advertise.
Possible Course over the 2025 Easter School Holidays! (TBA)
Tackers 2 Course - Tricks & Techniques
For children (8 - 12 years old) who have already completed an Introductory Tackers 1 course
Learn how to sail by yourself, and further develop your confidence and sailing skills.
All equipment is provided
Limited positions, so early Registration is recommended.
All equipment provided
Enter your Name through the Expression of Interest Button below to be added to the Waiting List for future Tackers 2 Courses in 2024
Go to the Expression of Interest List for a Future Tackers 2 Course
Possible Course in February - March on Sundays ( TBA)
Tackers 3 Course - Sailing Fast
For children who have completed Tackers 1 and 2.
Increase your competence in sailing your Tackers/Optimist dinghy
Handling your dinghy in different situations.
Boat Trim and Balance
Roll Tacking and Gybing
Sailing a course.
Fundamentals of Racing in a Fleet.
Possible Tackers 3 Course on Sundays in February and/or March! (TBA)
Enter your Name through the Expression of Interest Button below to be added to the Waiting List for future Tackers 3 Courses in 2025.
Expressions of Interest for Future Tackers Courses -
If you register an Expression of Interest for one of these Tackers courses, you will be placed on a Waiting List and notified as soon as a course is arranged, before it is generally advertised. This gives you the opportunity to secure a place in an upcoming course, as most courses are booked out in a short time!
Introducing QIODA
(Queensland International Optimist Dinghy Association) - promoting Optimist sailing for Tackers Graduates!
The QIODA Facebook page has lots of information about opportunities for young sailors after completing the Tackers Program .
