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Tackers 3 A 2018
Sundays Oct 7th, 14th, 28th, Nov 11th. 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

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 skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

  • Water confident
  • 7-12 years-old
  • Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
  • Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
  • Sail backwards
  • Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
  • Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
    • Centreboard position
    • Boat trim
    • Boat balance
    • Course made good
    • Sail trim
  • Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
  • Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.