Tackers 3 – School Term Sailing Program

The CSC Discover Sailing Centre is pleased to welcome you to our

Tackers 3 - School Term 1 2022 Sailing Program.

This eight week program conducted each Sunday that will include a variety of sailing activities that are focused on advancing your sailing skills.

The CSC 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.

All dedicated sailing equipment will be supplied during participation in the course.

 

Course Dates

Eight consecutive Sundays from 13th February 2022 to Sunday 3rd April 2022.

Each Sunday from 8.30 am till 10.30 am.

 

Course Cost

$350 and includes club membership till the end of the sailing season.

Course Overview

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

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for children who wish to build on their skills learnt in stage 1 and 2. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

Successful participants will gain a Tackers 3 completion certificate who are able to demonstrate:

• the correct method and understand of roll tacking
• stopping the boat in a confined area
• the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • centreboard position
  • boat trim
  • boat balance
  • sail trim, and
  • navigating a course
• start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• tactical mark roundings during a race

Course Prerequisites

• At least 8 years of age.
• Be able to swim 50 meters unassisted.
• Completed stage 1 & 2 courses.

Important information

• While supervision will be provided as part of the training program, ultimate responsibility for your child will be each parent’s responsibility and accordingly a parent or representative will need to be within close proximity in the event of an emergency.

NOTE: We are now an Active Kids Provider

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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.