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Tackers 2 D 2019
Monday- Thursday- JAN 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th. 8:30am-12.30pm.
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Where to meet

On the first day of the course please meet your instructors upstairs in the Mornington Yacht Club club house at 8.20 am.

What to bring

Compulsory

  • Hat
  • Shoes that can be worn in the water. Ie Sneakers or reef shoes 
  • Sunscreen
  • Shorts and sleeved shirt (thermal tops are good)
  • If it is cold, fleece jumper or multiple thermals (that can get wet)
  • Water (drink bottle)
  • Snacks (preferably in a lunch box)

Recommended

  • Sunglasses
  • Bathers
  • Waterproof “spray jacket”
  • Towel
  • Plastic bag for wet shoes and clothes
  • Pen and paper to take notes
  • Wetsuit if you have available
  • Please do not bring any valuables or wear jewellery that can be lost in sand or water.

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.