Tackers 2 - Wyndham Harbour

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Mon 17 Apr 2023 09:30 — Fri 21 Apr 2023 02:30
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Overview

This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. 

Duration of the program: 5 days (Mon-Fri).

Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Course Cost

$440

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Course Inclusions

  • Qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
  • FUN on-water and off-water games.
  • Plastic optimist sailing dinghies and PFDs (lifejackets).
  • Presentation on the last day.
  • Tackers includes a Zhik Tackers Pack including Rashie, drink bottle, bag & hat.

What to Wear and Bring

Please, ensure the participants are dressed appropriately for sailing. Here is a handy tool to assist:

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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. 

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