Tackers

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Mon 14 Jan 2019 09:00 — Fri 18 Jan 2019 13:00
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course has passed.

Tackers 1 See the source image

Summer Holiday Program

January Mon 14th – 18th 9.00am to 1.00pm Monday – Friday

Cost Members $ 160, Non-member $ 260


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

Course Prerequisites

  • Water confident
  • 7-12 years-old
  • Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 1.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 2 course, the participants will be able to:

  • Get out of irons on their own
  • Safely gybe the boat
  • Correctly use the tiller extension
  • Sailing around a triangle course, including:
    • Upwind - on a close hauled course tacking through the 'no go zone'
    • Downwind - with centreboard up
    • Reaching - correct sail position
  • Demonstrate a 360 and 720-degree turn

You will gain your Tackers 2 completion certificate. 

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