TACKERS 2 - 'Tricks & Techniques'

Ready to take charge of your own boat? Tackers 2 builds on the skills introduced in Tackers 1 and helps young sailors become more independent and confident.

What to expect
Children progress towards sailing their own OziOpti dinghy, coordinating steering and sail trim, improving tacks and gybes, understanding different points of sail and practising rigging, knots and safe boat handling.

Important information
Requires Tackers 1 skills and knowledge. For Bay Sailing Centre enrolments, completion of Tackers 1 is required. Please contact the Sailing Academy if you are unsure which level is right for your child. Equipment and lifejackets are provided.

NCYC General Members and Crew Members are eligible for a 5% course discount. Full payment is required when registering.

Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast is the next stage of the pathway.

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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.