Tackers 3  – Sailing Fast

Blue Fleet 

This course Focuses on advancing your Kids sailing skills such as Boat handling skills & Sailing Theory to Prepare students into transitioning into our racing fleets, In Tackers 3 your kids will learn rules of racing and how to sail our Open Skiff and Pelican Junior Fleets

 

Where to meet 

• On arrival Attendees are to meet at the Bill Glasson Training Centre located on the riverside on the lower level of the Clubhouse.

 

What To Bring: 

• Water bottle
• Hat* & sunscreen 
• Shoes* (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers) 
• Wetsuit, or shorts & warmer top.
• Towel
• Change of clothes

 

Dates: TBA 

Event Registration: TBA

Instructors: TBA

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - AUSTRALIAN SAILING NUMBER

Once you begin registration for this course you will be prompted to obtain an Australian Sailing Number or us your Current One. There are links provided to sign up for an Australian Sailing Number or Find your Existing Number.

This is free for you and provides Australian Sailing personal Insurance at no cost.

 

 

 

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

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.