This course runs for six consecutive Saturdays from 12.30 to 3.30

For kids who have completed Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques.

Kids continue having fun learning more advanced sailing skills.

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.

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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.