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.