The program children who have completed Tackers 1the opportunity to  progress their sailing skills in a a fun, safe, accessible and affordable way. We will run a two day course just before the new year so that participants can start the new year with new tricks and an understanding of sailing technique. This non-competitive and social course is aimed at children aged 7 to 14. 

 

The course (weather dependent) involves on-water and classroom-based activities. It is important you bring with you:

• Lifejacket (if you have one)
• Sailing Gear / Clothes you can get wet / Wetsuit / Bathers - suitable to weather conditions
• Towel and Warm Dry Clothes
• Hat, Sunscreen and Sunglasses
• Water bottle, Lunch and Snacks
• Close toed shoes to wear sailing 
• Waterproof Outer Layer

Course Information

	Lake Jindabyne Sailing Club, Koscisuzko Rd Jindabyne, NSW, Australia 2627
	28th to the 29th December - 9.00am – 3.00pm
	In the light of the current Covid-19 environment we have made some changes to how our courses run. This includes increased cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces and areas used during the course. Participant numbers have also been reduced to ensure increased safety in this area. DO NOT ATTEND THE COURSE IF YOU Have a fever, coughing, sore throat, or shortness of breath Have been in close contact with a person with a confirmed /suspected case of Covid-19 Have been in a COVID hotspot in the last 14 days We will transfer the registration for someone feeling unwell to another course free of charge given the current circumstances.
	Lunch is not provided during the course – food/snacks etc. are participants responsibility.
	Please do not wear any precious items
	Participants will need to be assessed as Competent to receive the certification

 

 

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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.