Australian Sailing has announced thay applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program are opening soon.
The Whitworths Tackers initiative has long supported Discover Sailing Centres (DSCs) in being able to deliver Tackers programs and grow participation in sailing by financially assisting DSCs to buy Tackers vessels thanks to the Whitworths and Ozi Opti partnership.
Through the program, Whitworths will sponsor 50% of the purchase price of the Tackers boats after Ozi Opti have granted a 7.5% discount from their listed RRP.
Boats available for purchase are limited and the following criteria will be taken into consideration when reviewing applications:
- Strategies to market and promote the Tackers program
- The projected increase in participant numbers
- Confirmed sailing pathway within the club
- Previously supplied loans within the state of application
- Location in relation to a Whitworths store
Applications open on the 1st of Feb 2026 and will close Sunday the 15th March or when the program sponsorship funds are fulfilled, whichever is first.
For more information, visit www.sailing.org.au
