Tackers 3 - Sail Fast - 2nd - 5th April, 2024 0900 - 1500 hrs

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Tue 02 Apr 2024 09:00 — Fri 05 Apr 2024 15:00
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Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

We extend our heartfelt thanks for your participation in Tackers 3! The next phase of your sailing journey awaits in the Green Fleet program. Stay tuned, as we will be sharing further details very soon. Should you require any assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the Sailing Academy.


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.