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Tackers 2 Term 1 2025
Sat 15 Feb 2025 12:30 — Sat 05 Apr 2025 15:00
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 14 Feb 2025 23:00.

When you enrol you will need an Australian Sailing number.  If you have not been involved with a sailing club in the past, and don't already have one, when you are asked for your AS number click the sign up link below to get one.  There is no charge to get an AS number.


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.