Tackers 3- Fridays Evenings Term 1 2026
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Fri 20 Feb 2026 16:00 - Fri 27 Mar 2026 19:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers 3 Program for kids on Friday evenings for Term 1, 2026. This course will include 6 sessions, conducted on the dates listed above (20th February-27th March 2026).
Arrive from 3.30pm.
Briefing 4.00pm.
On Water 4.15-6.15pm.
Pack Up 6.15-6.40pm.
Debrief 6.40-7.00pm.
The GSC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor/student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early.
The registration fee for this course is $450.

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.