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Tackers 2 (January 2024)
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:00
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 17 Jan 2025 23:30.

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

 

Refund Policy

If you wish to move a course 3 weeks prior their will, be no cost involved. If you wish to move a course within those 3 weeks, the penalties below apply.

Cancellation greater than 3 weeks prior to a course will receive a full refund.

Cancellation 1-3 weeks prior to a course will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellation less than 72hrs prior to a course, no refunds will be given or if you fail to show for your session.


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.