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Tackers 2 - '3-day holiday camp'

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September 21st to 23rd. (Inclement weather back-up: September 28th-30th)
Maryborough Sailing Club, 677 Esplanade, Scarness, 4655, Queensland
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
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Course information

Registration for this course closes at Thu 17 Sep 2026 23:55.

Australian Sailing's Tackers 2 – Tips and Techniques aims to build on basics learned in Tackers 1 to progress their sailing skills. Pre-requisites are water confidence, 7-12yrs of age and skills, knowledge and experience gained through a Tackers 1 program - this course is specifically designed to continue the sailing journey started with the Tackers 1 course. At the end of the Tackers 2 program, your young sailor will be able to demonstrate

  • Getting 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

All equipment, including boats and lifejackets, is provided.This course is delivered over the course of 3 days, culminating in a Tackers 2 completion certificate.

To provide the best possible experience for participants, the course will operate over a 2-week period from September 21st to 30rd, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. The course will be conducted on the first three days with suitable weather conditions. Days affected by poor or unsafe weather will be skipped.

 

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.