Tackers 2: Tips and Techniques (Dec 20 - 23 2021)

Details

Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd December 2021 8:30am - 12:30pm Course Fee: $280 (NYC member discount available) .
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

This course is sold out.

Registration for this course is closed.  Nedlands Yacht Club runs courses though out the year.  Please keep an eye on this page for future courses.


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.