Tackers 2 Transitionary Training (August-September) 2024

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Sun 04 Aug 2024 09:00 — Sun 29 Sep 2024 12:00
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Sat 27 Jul 2024 00:00.

We are pleased to welcome participants to the Tackers 2 Transitionary Training on Sunday mornings for Term 2, 2024.  This course will include 8 sessions, conducted on the dates listed above (4th August-29th September).

All sessions will run from approx 09:00 to 12:00.

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 $510


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.