Tackers 3- Saturdays October-December 2023

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Sat 14 Oct 2023 11:30 — Sat 16 Dec 2023 13:45
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Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

This course is sold out.

We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers 3 Program for kids on Saturday mornings for Term 4, 2023.  This course will include 10 sessions, conducted on the dates listed above (14th October- 16th December).

All session times are 11:30am to 1:45pm

The GSC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early.

The registration fee for this course is $350. Includes GSC Junior Sailing Membership


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.