Gumdale State School - Grade 6 and WPSH Tackers 2
Details
Term 1 Weeks 2-10 (excluding week 9)
Wednesday AM - Year 6L
Wednesday PM - Year 6R and 6S
Thursday AM - Year 6D
Thursday PM - Year 6V and WPSH
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.