This course is sold out.
This is for Tackers 1 graduates or returning Tackers 2 sailors who would like *a little bit extra* before venturing into Green Fleet Saturday mornings.
Enrollment is open to experienced swimmers ages 8-11
- Members: $200 SBSC members, use the discount code: SBSCmember
- Non-Members: $300
If you don't have an Australian Sailing (AS) Number - click here to create one. Choose "Course Participant" as the Regoistration type.
You will then be able to register for this event.
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.