Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques: 

This Course is : Sold out, 

 Second-course Registrations:  Tacker 2 - Jan 2025 - East Fremantle Yacht Club - revolutioniseSPORT

Please contact activities@efyc.com.au to express your interest, as an additional course may be scheduled based on demand.

 

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, that are interested in sailing and what to learn more and more about the wind and sails 

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. 

Cost: $290 per student 

Where to meet 

• On arrival, attendees will meet at the Bill Glasson Training Centre located on the riverside on the lower level of the Clubhouse.

What To Bring: 

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

Date: 20th - 23rd January

Coaches/ Instructors: Chloe , Zach

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - AUSTRALIAN SAILING NUMBER

Once you begin registration for this course you will be prompted to obtain an Australian Sailing Number or us your Current One. There are links provided to sign up for an Australian Sailing Number or Find your Existing Number.

This if Free for you and provides Australian Sailing personal Insurance at no cost.

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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.