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Tackers 2 - Term 2 (5 May - 30 June)

Details

Sunday 5 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 12 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 19 May- 09:00-12:00 Sunday 26 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 2 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 16 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 23 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 30 June - 09:00-12:00 *NO SESSION - 9 June
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, 33 Peel St, Kirribilli NSW 2061
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

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.