Tackers 2 20-23 Jan 2025

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Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:30 — Thu 23 Jan 2025 15:00
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 17 Jan 2025 18:00.

This is an Australian Sailing registered course.

Time each day: 9:00am to 3:00pm.

This is for Tackers 1 graduates or returning Tackers 2 sailors who would like to get some more experience.

This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Cost 

  • $350 for non-members
  • $250 for RYCT Members. (this includes parents and grandparents)

CANCELLATION BY STUDENT

Cancellation is required in writing to m.vincent@ryct.org.au

Refund amount:

  • More than 14 days prior to start date = Full Refund.
  • Less than 14 days prior to start date = 75% Refund. 

CANCELLATION BY RYCT

  • If the Club cancels a course for any reason a full refund will be given.

 

Enrollment is open to childern ages 7-12. (Must swim 25m in a lifejacket)

Most objectives are delivered during the course; however, in some courses the objectives may be fluid between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.  RYCT does this to ensure the best possible safety of all participants as well as provide an optimum first taste of the sport for your budding sailor!

 All programs are run by qualified instructors.

This course aims to build on children aged 7-12 sailing skills with fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing.


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. 

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