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Tackers 2 - Term 1
*Mostly* Sundays in February 2019 Sun Feb 2, Sun Feb 9, Mon Feb 10, Sun Feb 16, Sun Feb 23 08:30am to 12:30pm
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

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.