Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques - 2nd - 5th April, 2024, 0900 - 1500 hrs

Details

Tue 02 Apr 2024 09:00 — Fri 05 Apr 2024 15:00
See all dates
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

We appreciate your participation in the Tackers 2 program! The next exciting phase in our sailing journey is Tackers 3. You can find the upcoming dates and booking details on our website at https://www.rqys.com.au/. Should you require any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Sailing Academy. We look forward to continuing this amazing adventure with you!


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.