Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques
Details
Sunday 25 November 2018, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 2 December 2018, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 9 December 2018, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 16 December 2018, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Sunday 23 December 2018, 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
This course is designed to consolidate the experience and knowledge gained in ‘Tackers 1’. New skills and knowledge are introduced that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently.
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.