We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers 3 Program for kids on Saturday mornings for Term 4, 2024.  This course will include 8-10 sessions, conducted on the dates listed above (19th Oct-21st Dec).

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

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. All participants must be current GSC Members.

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.