Belmont 16s is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people participating in our Learn to Sail program. We have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing, with policies and practices in place to protect children from harm and promote their rights, participation and inclusion. All coaches, instructors, volunteers and staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy and maintain the highest standards of conduct. We encourage everyone involved in our programs to work together to ensure every child feels safe, respected and supported while learning and enjoying the sport of sailing.

• If you wish to use your voucher as part payment for your instructor course please enter the discount code 'ACTIVEKIDS' on registration and email your voucher code to the Sailing Office at n.steenson@16s.com.au 

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.