Works with Nippers

These course dates are aligned so that if your kids are enrolled at Nippers at the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club they will also be able to do this course. The dates are set such that the course is running when nippers is not.

Course Cost

$390

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions.

Course Inclusions

• Qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
• 20 hours of FUN on-water and off-water games.
• Plastic optimist sailing dinghies and lifejackets.
• Certificate recognised Australia wide

More Information

Enrol into Tackers 2 if you have completed a Tackers 1 course.

This program builds on skills learned in Tackers 1 and focuses on further developing boat handling skills and sailing longer distances on adventure sails. 

Tackers 2 provides the option to sail in pairs or to give solo sailing a try! 

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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.