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Tackers 3 Term 1 2025
Sun 16 Feb 2025 12:30 — Sun 06 Apr 2025 15:00
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Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Sat 15 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 skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

  • Water confident
  • 7-12 years-old
  • Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
  • Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
  • Sail backwards
  • Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
  • Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
    • Centreboard position
    • Boat trim
    • Boat balance
    • Course made good
    • Sail trim
  • Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
  • Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.