Tackers 3- Thursday Evenings Term 4 2026
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Thu 22 Oct 2026 16:00 - Thu 17 Dec 2026 18:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Thu 15 Oct 2026 22:30.
We are pleased to welcome participants to our Tackers 3 Program for kids on Thursday evenings for Term 4, 2026. This course will include 8 sessions, conducted on the dates:
22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
Off/Break Week (19th November)
26th November
3rd December
10th December
17th December
Arrive from 3.30pm.
Briefing 4.00pm.
On Water 4.30-6.00pm.
Pack Up 6.00-6.15pm.
Debrief 6.15-6.30pm.
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.