Hi Tackers! 

We hope you're looking forward to joining us at EFYC next week for your Tackers 2 course. Please meet your coaches, Lachy and Ona, in the Junior Training room, located on the river level of the club just before the grass, for an 8:30 a.m. start. Please come prepared with a snack, hat, water bottle, and rash vest /clothing suitable for swimming. Lifejackets and all other equipment will be provided. Contact us if you have any additional questions. 

Where to meet 

- On arrival, attendees are to meet at the Bill Glassons Training Centre located on the riverside just before the grass

What To Bring: 

• Water bottle (named)
• Hat & sunscreen 
• Shoes (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers) 
• Wetsuit, warm top / rash vest & shorts ( named)
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Bag

If you would like to purchase a Tacker's pack for $40, please come past the office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you will be able to collect one.

Please contact @activities@efyc.com.au with any further questions. 

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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.