Dates: Monday 13th Jan - Thursday 16th Jan 2025

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Cost: $380 per person  ($357 + $23 Australian Sailing course fee)

RGYC Member Price: $340 per person ($317 + $23 Australian Sailing course fee)

Boat type: Optimist Dinghy

All courses are subject to minimum participation numbers and the RGYC Sailing Academy strictly abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios. Places are limited so we recommend registering early to avoid disappointment. 

The RGYC Sailing Academy will always provide a session regardless of the weather. These may be land-based activities if the weather isn't suitable for on-water activities. 

Having trouble registering? If you are new to sailing you will need to create an Australian Sailing Number as part of the registration process. Simply click "Sign Up" to create FREE Australian Sailing membership.

If you have any queries please contact the RGYC office on 03 5229 3705 or via sailingacademy@rgyc.com.au for any further information.

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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.