• Course fee: $325
• Dates: Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2026
• From 9 am to 1 pm

This course is designed for young people and teenagers who want to discover and expand their skills in sailing. It's a comprehensive experience both in and on the sea!

Each morning, participants will sail on dinghies in different level groups. 

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for children with varying levels of sailing experience and knowledge of water activities.

Cancellations and Rebooking:

Please note that courses canceled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee to reschedule. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge (if you are sick, we will just need proof to waive this charge).

Important Information:

Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

Below, you can find the program that participants will follow in the morning for this group session. If the participants successfully master all these skills, they will receive their Tackers completion certificate:

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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.