The sail training activities offered at the Bay Sailing Centre are conducted by the fully qualified staff of the NCYC Sailing Academy.

 

TACKERS 3 - 'Sailing Fast!'

We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers Program for the Summer of 2022.  This course will include 8 sessions, conducted on Sunday mornings during Term 1.

All session times are 8:30am to 11:00am.  

Training will be conducted in the Club's fleet of OziOpti Tacker dinghies.  Children will progress to sailing the boat by themselves.

The NCYC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios, hence places are strictly limited.  To avoid disapointment, we encourage registering early.  A maximum of 6 places are available.

The registration fee for this course is $295. 

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Member Discounts

Current financial NCYC members are offered a discount on training courses for their children or grandchildren - 10% for General Members and 5% for Crew Members.

NSW Active Kids Vouchers are accepted.

The NCYC Academy is proud to be an Active Kids Provider.  If you would like to use an Active Kids voucher, please submit the 16-digit voucher number during registration. 

Please also use the discount code ACTIVEKIDS when you get to the payment section so the $100 is deducted from your course fee.

General Course Information

We offer further details and general course information on our website, covering parking, recommended clothing, where to meet etc - please follow this link  CLICK HERE

Tackers Frequently Asked Questions

Please have a look at our Tackers FAQ's on the website - CLICK HERE or contact the Sailing Office via the details provided below.

COVID Safe Business

The NCYC Sailing Academy is a registered COVID Safe Business with NSW Health

Courses will be conducted under the current guidelines of the Academy's COVID Safety Plan.  Participant COVID Guidelines are available on our website.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Sailing Office.

Please consider our COVID Refund Policy to give you reassurance when booking in.

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Should you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact the Sailing Office.

PH: 4940 8188

EM:  sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au

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Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.