No experience required!

This is a "learn the ropes from day one" course.

Enrollment is open to experienced swimmers ages 8-11.

• Members: $200  SBSC members, use the discount code: SBSCmember
• Non-Members: $350

This course is Nationally recognised by Australian Sailing.  Due to the weather conditions here in Hobart, Sandy Bay Sailing Club (SBSC) adapts the curriculum to best suit the weather on hand.  Most objectives are delivered during the said course; however, in some courses the objectives may be fluid between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.  SBSC 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!

• What if my sailor is 12?
• What if I've done the course before?

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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.