MHYC Tackers 2 - Sunday Term 4 2023

Details

All Sessions 0900 - 12:00 Session Dates: - Sun 8th October - Sun 15th October - Sun 22nd October - Sun 29th October - Sun 5th November - Sun 12th November - Sun 19th November - Sun 26th November
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Late registrations for this course are closed.

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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.