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East Fremantle Yacht Club

Tackers 2 - April 2025

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Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:30 - Thu 24 Apr 2025 14:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Where to meet 

- On arrival, Attendees are to meet at the Bill Glasson Training Centre located on the riverside on the lower level of the Clubhouse.

What To Bring: 

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

If you would like to purchase a Tackers pack $40, please come past the office from 9 am - 5 pm and you will be able to collect one.

Please contact @activities@efyc.com.au with any further Questions 


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.