Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Sat 03 Oct 2026 11:30 - Sat 07 Nov 2026 14:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 02 Oct 2026 09:00.

This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays from 11.30 to 2.30

For kids who have completed Tackers 1 - Having Fun.

Building on the fundamental skills learnt in Tackers 1, kids learn to sail independently with plenty of supervision and support.

Cost:

$345 per participant. Play On vouchers are accepted.

What to bring:

  • Participants should wear sunsafe clothing and enclosed shoes that can get wet (water shoes or old sneakers)
  • Hat and sunscreen are essential
  • Towel and dry clothes to change into
  • Snacks and a water bottle. Drinks are available for purchase.

Minimum and maximum numbers apply.

How to register:

You will need your child’s Australian Sailing Number to register. If you can’t locate the number, you can look it up here.


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.