Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
NSW Active Kids Vouchers are accepted.
The 16-digit voucher number needs to be submitted at the time of registration.
Please use the discount code ACTIVEKIDS when you get to the payment section so the $100 is deducted from your course fee.
Courses will be conducted under the current guidelines of the Academy's COVID Safety Plan. Any questions or concerns should be directed to sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au
The NCYC Sailing Academy is a registered COVID Safe Business with NSW Health
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.