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Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Mon 04 Oct 2021 08:30 - Fri 08 Oct 2021 12:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
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Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Tackers 2 - "Tricks & Techniques" - This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills. The prerequisites for this course are water confidence and the skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 1. If the kids are confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from the instructors. 

Other information: 
-Children should bring their own lunch and snacks
-Participants must be capable of swimming
-Buoyancy vests are supplied.
-Cost for non-members: $278 per course
-Cost for members: $247 per course

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: Friday 1 October 2021 

For more information contact Emily on members@pfsyc.com.au or 9386 6437


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.