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Tackers 2 - "Tricks & Techniques" 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: $273 per course
-Cost for members: $242 per course
REGISTRATION CLOSES: Friday 25 September 2020
For more information contact Emily on 9386 6437 or members@pfsyc.com.au

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.