Tackers 3 - Term 2 (5 May - 30 June)

Details

Sunday 5 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 12 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 19 May- 09:00-12:00 Sunday 26 May - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 2 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 16 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 23 June - 09:00-12:00 Sunday 30 June - 09:00-12:00 *NO SESSION - 9 June
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

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.