Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques

Details

Saturday 20 October, 2018, 0830 - 1230 Saturday 27 October, 2018, 0830 - 1230 Saturday 3 November 2018, 0830 - 1230 Saturday 10 November, 2018, 0830 - 1230 Saturday 17 November, 2018, 0830 - 1230
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

The next level is Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques, where kids are given the opportunity to build confidence and skills in the boat and begin sailing on their own with the support of their instructors.


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.