RPAYC Tackers 3 - Sunday PMs Term 1 2020 (8 Weeks)

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Eight sessions are scheduled for the following dates/times; . All session times are 1pm-4pm . Sun 09 Feb 2020 Sun 16 Feb 2020 Sun 23 Feb 2020 Sun 01 Mar 2020 Sun 08 Mar 2020 Sun 15 Mar 2020 Sun 22 Mar 2020 ** Sun 05 Apr 2020 .
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

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Course Overview
This course aims to build on skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

  • Water confident
  • 7-12 years-old
  • Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
  • Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
  • Sail backwards
  • Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
  • Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
    • Centreboard position
    • Boat trim
    • Boat balance
    • Course made good
    • Sail trim
  • Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
  • Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate. 

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