Tackers Sailing 2

Details

Monday 7 October 2019 to Friday 11 October 2019 8:30am to 12:30pm 5 day course
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course has passed.

Congratulations on completing your Tackers 2 course at Hillarys Yacht Club. If you would like to continue sailing you're welcome to join our green fleet training on a Saturday morning or enrol in Tackers 3 this Summer Holidays. 

All information is on the Hillarys Yacht Club website or contact Tessa, training@hillarysyachtclub.com.au


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.