Tackers 2, 30/01/2027-06/03/2027
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Sat 30 Jan 2027 11:30 - Sat 06 Mar 2027 14:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
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 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.