Tackers 3. 

Before joining Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast!, your child must complete Tackers 2 – Tricks & Techniques.

Tackers 3 helps young sailors build independence and confidence on the water. By the end of the course, participants will be able to apply their knowledge of essential sailing techniques to confidently sail a dinghy solo in moderate wind conditions on all points of sailing

Why choose Tackers 3?

Builds on Tackers 2 sailing skills
Independent dinghy sailing and looking at racing
Designed for kids aged 7–12

Safe, fun, and professionally supervised

Sailors Competencies

On the Water

• Sail a windward / leeward course
• Perform a 360 degree turn
• Always use my tiller extension like a microphone when I’m sailing
• Sail a ‘close hauled’ course without assistance
• Sail standing up in a straight line
• Identify gusts on the water
• Gybe without tipping over!
• Come alongside a stationary object and stop

Off the water

• Rig and derig my own boat
• Take care of my boat

Course fee $360.

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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.