OUR TACKERS SAILING PROGRAM

At Largs Bay Sailing Club we are family focused, professional and use highly qualified instructors to help our juniors step out of their comfort zone in a safe environment, gain self-confidence and most of all... have fun while learning to sail. 

Our program consists of 3 important stages: 

           TACKERS 1:         Having Fun and Starting to sail     

          TACKERS 2:        Tricks and Techniques         

          TACKERS 3:        Sailing Fast         

Our Saturday Morning Program runs over 16 weeks, including 2 Terms.

Term 1: October 18th 2025 to 6th December 2025 
Term 2: 31st January 2026 to 28th March 2026 
(excluding 7th March LWE)

Age: 7-12 years old. 

The total cost for this course is $440 (sports vouchers accepted).

The Tackers program focuses on non-competitive learning through games, in a supportive environment with structured sessions plans and levels of achievements. Tackers can only be delivered at accredited Discover Sailing Centres. All programs are run by qualified instructors who are provided with additional training to be able to deliver our Tackers programs. 

Sequential progression in Tackers ensures children build confidence and interest in continuing to be involved in sailing. There are three pathway levels, based on the core syllabus of the Dinghy Program with significant adaptation to better suit children’s learning styles. Each level of the program has a Tackers Instructor Manual that outlines the session plans, tips for teaching kids to sail, games, and information about progressing children through the pathway.

Our qualified instructors will help guide your child through each stage. Communication between coaches, children, parents and organisers is very important to us, and we will disucuss your child's improvements and readiness for the next stage as they progress through the levels. 

TACKERS 1

This course focuses on introducing children to the basics of sailing, while having fun. It aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.

TACKERS 2

This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, and to progress their sailing skills.

TACKERS 3

This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2, and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water.

Below is a visual of our Tackers Pathway. 

School Sports Vouchers accepted, please use discount code SportsVoucher100 and bring the completed voucher to the registration desk or email to training2largsbaysc@gmail.com Click ont here link to learn more about SPORTS VOUCHER 2025.

If a participant is part of a Largs Bay Sailing Club Family Membership - Please use discount code LBSCFAMILYMEMBER to receive a 30% discount off LBSC Tackers Learn to Sail.

Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. 

This is a Tackers combined course (a combination of Tackers 1, 2, 3). The combined course enables individual progression accross its duration, whilst allowing friends to remain together.

Tackers will always be about fun, social engagement and safety.

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 combined course, the participants will achieve the standards of either Tackers 1, 2, or 3 and have had a lot of FUN!