Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques!

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Mon 18 Jan 2027 8:00AM - Thu 21 Jan 2027 12:00PM
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 15 Jan 2027 5:00PM.

Course Cost

$370 for Members & Non-Members

* If you are not a member of a sailing club in Australia (you don't have an Australian Sailing Number), you'll first need to 'sign up' the participant for a temporary membership (known as a SailPass), and then login and register using the username and password you receive via email.

Link: Get a SailPass for this event.

Course Inclusions

  • All sailing equipment provided.
  • Qualified Australian Sailing Instructors
  • Certificate presentation
  • 16-hour program

What to Bring

 


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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