Tackers 2 – Tricks And Techniques Includes…

• Boat Handling (sailing upwind, gybing safely, use the tiller extension, downwind sailing with centreboard up)
• Rules & Safety (capsize and recover unassisted, demonstrate rules of the road)
• Sailing Theory & Background (rig your boat, more sailing terminology, wind awareness)

 

What To Bring?

• Wetsuit* and water shoes (eg, crocs, old runners or wetsuit booties)
• Dry clothes and dry shoes
• Towel
• Hat/beanie
• Lunch and lots of snacks

Life Jackets, sunscreen and boats are provided.

*RYCT has a stock of second hand wetsuits to borrow

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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.