Tackers 1

This program is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for primary school aged children (7-12 years).

Children learn to sail in pairs in small boats called Ozi Opti’s. They learn the basics of boat handling, and manoeuvring, practice safety drills and how to recover from a capsize. Each session is built around games and playful activities, so it feels more like an adventure than a lesson. It’s the perfect way for young sailors to make new friends while splashing around on the water.

Sailors Competencies

Boat Handling

• Steered with tiller extension under towing paddling power
• The ability to tie a figure 8 knot, round twice and two half hitches
• Learnt and practiced how to perform the tack / ‘push turn’
• Learnt and demonstrated how to gybe / ‘pull turn’
• Comfortably reached around a figure of 8 course using both tacking and gybing
• Sailing with the tiller extension (The Microphone Technique!)
• Learnt to sail upwind and downwind by following the rescue boat

Rules & Safety

• Swim 50 meters in a PFD
• Participated in a capsize
• Participated in rescue drills
• Realised the most important rule: Always avoid collisions!
• Understanding of Port / Starboard Right of way

Sailing Theory & Background

• Identified the ‘no go zone’ and the effects it has on your sailing
• A background in safety knowledge of tides and currents
• Basic wind awareness – wind direction and strength
• Demonstrated respect and care of boats

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April Dates|Week 1

April Dates | Week 2