Tackers 2 Course - Tricks & Techniques - April School Holidays 2024

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Mon 08 Apr 2024 08:30 — Fri 12 Apr 2024 12:30
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course is sold out.

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Tackers is an introductory, fun, games-based sailing program designed for kids aged 7 to 12, delivered at recognised Tackers Clubs. Kids don’t need to have any sailing experience and they don’t have to be a member of a club to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, are provided. The Tackers Program is delivered in small groups by an Australia Sailing qualified Instructor and Assistant Instructors. Kids sail in pairs in small boats. It’s a great way to meet new friends and kids have the chance to sail with others in their group.

Every class requires a minimum number of  6 Attendees to proceed

Tackers 2, we build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1 and progress their sailing skills. Sailors must have completed Tackers 1.

Next is Tackers course 3. Learn to Sail Fast

Cost per course: Members $301 per person Non-Members $333 per person


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.