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Tackers 2 Term 3 2018
Sun 22 Jul 2018 09:30 - Sun 16 Sep 2018 12:00
Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Payment options: Once you have completed the registration process, please download the invoice that will be emailed to you and contact the Moreton Bay Boat Club via sports@mbbc.org.au or phone 07 3203 5188 to make payment.

Session times: This course runs on Sundays during each school term from 9.30am - 12 noon.  Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time.

What to bring: Please wear reef shoes, a hat and a rashie/long sleeved shirt. And bring a water bottle, a towel and a change of clothes.

 


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.