Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
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Tackers 2 Sept 2026 Holidays
Mon 28 Sep 2026 09:00 - Fri 02 Oct 2026 12:30
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Mon 28 Sep 2026 23:00.

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.