Tackers 3 - 14 Apr to 19 May 2024

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Sun 14 Apr 2024 12:30 — Sun 19 May 2024 16:00
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Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

To begin click the Register button on the left of this page.
 
Registration for this event is only available if you have an active account
with Australian Sailing. If you have previously been issued with an
Australian Sailing number enter your details on the next page and click
the SUBMIT button.
 
Alternatively click the SIGN UP button on the next page. This will take
you to the Membership tab where you should click on NEW
MEMBER. The next pages will invite you to enter your name, date of
birth and gender, invite you to select the membership category Course
participant and will guide you to create your Australian Sailing
profile. Once your profile is created, you will be redirected to complete
your course registration and will become a temporary member of Oxley
Sailing Club.
 
The course fee is $345 per participant.

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.