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Tackers 2 - Easter Holiday Camp
Monday 15/04/19: 0930-1515 Tuesday 16/04/19: 0930-1515 Wednesday 17/04/19: 0930-1515 Thursday 18/04/19: 0930-1515
Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course is sold out.

Cost - $290pp

If booking for more than one sibling use Discount Code - t1s - for $25 discount on each registration.

We are a family-orientated club, sailing dinghies and catamarans on the safe waters of the beautiful Maroochy River. We welcome those who just want to enjoy the wind and the water, as well as the more competitive sailor, while non-sailors are invited to assist in support roles - both on and off the water.

The Club is an Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre and delivers learn to sail courses under the Tackers and Learn to Sail programs with fully qualified Instructors and Assistant instructors.


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.