McCrae Yacht Club
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Tackers Block 2 - Tackers 2
Sat 02 Jan 2027 08:30 - Tue 05 Jan 2027 13:30
Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Fri 01 Jan 2027 21:00.
All participants require an Australian Sailing Number. When prompted, select 'Sign Up' on the registration page to register yourself with Australian Sailing. This is separate to registering yourself for this event so please ensure you return to complete your course registration.
COST: $400
Use code TackersEB for an early bird discount of 15%. Valid until 31st October 2026.

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.