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Tackers 2 (Term 1 2023)
Sun 29 Jan 2023 08:00 — Sun 26 Mar 2023 10:30
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course is sold out.

Sunday Mornings (during school terms), please arrive at the Causeway at 8:00am to be rigged and ready for a briefing at 8:30am before heading out on the water. Training will finish after a debrief at approximately 10:30am.


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.