Tackers 3 - 'Sailing Fast!'

We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers Program for the April school holidays 2023.  This course will include 5 sessions, conducted over consecutive days in the second week of the April holidays, with a certificate presentation held at the conclusion of the final session.

All session times are 9:00am to 3:00pm, with a short lunch break mid-day.  

Training will be conducted in the Club's fleet of OziOpti Tacker dinghies.

The registration fee for this course is $340.00 

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Course Numbers

We can accomodate up to 6 students on this course.  The NCYC Sailing Academy strictly abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios, hence places are limited.  To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early.

If you've sailed with us before, find your AS Number here . . . 

Simply add your first and last names in the search and then find your record based on your postcode.  Follow this link - https://www.sailing.org.au/member-finder/

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 or contact the Sailing Office via the details provided below.

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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

THE NCYC TACKERS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY:

   

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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.