The Tackers program is the main accredited introductory kids sailing course recognised by Yachting Australia.   Tackers is aimed at kids aged 7 to 13 years and creates a fun and enjoyable environment for kids to learn how to sail. The whole program is broken into three levels, each level is a 20 hour program typically run over 8 weeks or as school holiday programs.

Tackers 1: Having Fun

This is a 20 hour program for 7-12 year olds which focuses on an introduction to fun sailing and confidence on the water

Tackers 2: Tricks and Techniques

This is a 20 hour program for 7-12 year olds which focuses on better sailing, tricks, techniques and sailing safely by themselves

Tackers 3: Sailing Fast

This is a 20 hour program for 8-12 year olds which focuses on beginner racing skills in readiness for club and green fleet racing

The Mordialloc Sailing Club supplies the Ozi Opti Tackers Boats, life jackets,rescue boats, trained instructors, course notes and logbooks.

Parents are encouraged to stay and help, but this is not compulsory. The club has comfortable lounge areas and the cafe is open to serve coffees, refreshments and snacks. At the end of each session we run a sausage sizzle for the kids

What to Bring

Trainees are required to bring appropriate clothing that will allow them to get wet and still remain warm in the wind (nylon and polyester type mixes are ok but avoid cotton or heavy wool). Suggested clothing includes a jumper plus a spray jacket, or alternatively a wetsuit. In addition you will require some footwear (old runners/sandshoes will suffice) plus sunglasses and a hat for protection from the sun. Trainees must be able to swim a minimum of 25 metres.

Training Fees

A fee of $220/240 per level- includes Tackers membership at Mordialloc Sailing club plus a Tackers drink bottle, Cap and shirt.

For further information contact Dale Collings on (03) 8707-0734 or 0415 595 754.