The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre is pleased to welcome you to our Tackers 2 program for term 1, 2025. This course will include seven sessions, conducted on Sunday mornings from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM, on the dates listed below: 

02 Feb | 16 Feb | 23 Feb | 02 Mar | 09 Mar | 16 Mar |06 Apr |

Please note, there are no training sessions on 09 February, 23, 30 March due to Regattas & Championship events at the club.

The RPAYC Discover Sailing Centre abides by the Australian Sailing Instructor/Student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. All courses are subject to change with limited notice, based on demand and availability. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.

There are two registration fee categories available for this Course:

• $430^ - RPAYC Youth Members
• $480 - Non-Members

^To be eligible for the 'Member Discounted Fee', the participating 'Youth Member' is required to be financial for the current Membership Season (through until 30th April). 

Weather
The Discover Sailing Centre at RPAYC will always provide a productive session, regardless of the current or forecasted weather. Parents are therefore requested to encourage participants to attend each scheduled session, as well as assist them to prepare the appropriate clothing and equipment required for the day's weather outlook.

What to Bring

• Water bottle
• Hat & sunscreen
• Shoes (water shoes, wetsuit booties, old sneakers)
• Wetsuit, or shorts & warmer top.
• Towel, and a change of clothes

We will provide you with a Personal Flotation Device (lifejacket) if you don’t have your own. We recommend that your child is wearing warm waterproof clothing on the water, especially during the winter months.

For more information on what to bring, please click here.

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.