Tackers 3, 14/11/2026 - 13/12/2026
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Sat 14 Nov 2026 12:30 - Sun 13 Dec 2026 15:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
Course information
Registrations for this course are not yet open. Entries open at Mon 17 Aug 2026 09:00.
| The course fee is $345 per participant. |
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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.