Tackers 2 Tuesday After school Program: start 4th February, finish 25th March 2025
Details
Tue 04 Feb 2025 16:15 — Tue 25 Mar 2025 18:15
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Mon 24 Mar 2025 17:00.
Duration: 8 Weeks on Tuesday after school. Course: 16 hours.
Dates:
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Tuesday, February 4th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2024 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
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Course Overview
This course aims to provide children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.
Course Prerequisites
- Water confident
- 7-12 years old
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.
Courses 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 completion certificate.
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.