Tackers 2 (December 2026)
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Sat 12 Dec 2026 09:00 - Fri 18 Dec 2026 14:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Fri 11 Dec 2026 22:00.
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club accepts Queensland Play On! Sports Vouchers.


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.