PORT CURTIS SAILING CLUB MESSAGE

Our Tackers 2 course is suited to young persons who have already completed the Tackers 1 course.

Due to the nature of the activity our program is not a school holiday care program.  Instead parents, grandparents, and/or carers are encouraged to stay.

Kind Regards

PCSC Discover Sailing Training Centre

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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.