Tackers 3 - Term 4 Wednesdays

Details

Wed 24th Oct - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 31st Oct - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 7th Nov - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 14th Nov - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 21st Nov - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 28th Nov - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 5th Dec - 15:45 - 18:15 Wed 12th Dec - 15:45 - 18:15
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

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. 

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