Dates - January 12th - January 15th 2026

Time - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Cost 

• $425 for non-members
• $390 for SBSC / DSS Members. SBSC Members, use the discount code SBSCTDISCOUNT. DSS members please email admin@sandybaysailingclub.org.au to receive your discount code.  

 

This is for Tackers 1 graduates or returning Tackers 2 sailors who would like *a little bit extra*

This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills.

Enrollment is open to competent swimmers ages 8-12, must be able to swim 50m unassisted.

Most objectives are delivered during the said course; however, in some courses, the objectives may be fluid between the Level 1 and Level 2 courses.  SBSC does this to ensure the best possible safety of all participants as well as provide an optimum first taste of the sport for your budding sailor!

This course is Nationally recognised by Australian Sailing.  

 All programs are run by qualified instructors.

• What if my sailor is 12?
• What if my sailor is 8?
• What if I've done the course before?

For further information and FAQs please click here

 

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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.