Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
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Tackers 2 (7-12 year olds): Sept/Oct School Holidays Week 2 2024
Mon 30 Sep 2024 08:00 — Fri 04 Oct 2024 12:00
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
This course has passed.
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.