Tackers 2 at Sandy Bay Sailing Club

Ready for the next step? Tackers 2 builds on the foundations from Tackers 1, giving young sailors more time on the water and more independence at the helm.

Over four days sailors will continue to develop their steering, sail trim, and boat-handling skills, learn to sail upwind and downwind with greater control, and start problem-solving on the water on their own. It's the perfect bridge between beginner confidence and genuine sailing skill — still delivered through games, challenges, and plenty of encouragement from our qualified instructors.

What's included:

• Sessions run by qualified, experienced instructors
• All boats, sails, and safety equipment supplied
• Small group sizes for individual attention
• A certificate and skills log to track progress

Prerequisite: Completion of Tackers 1 (or equivalent sailing experience — get in touch if you're not sure on admin@sandybaysailingclub.org.au). Ability to swim 50m unassisted.

Why Sandy Bay Sailing Club?
Set on the beautiful waters of the Derwent, Sandy Bay Sailing Club offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment where young sailors keep growing their skills and their love of being on the water. With boat launching directly off the beach, it's the perfect place for new sailors to learn their craft.

Prices:

• SBSC Members - $320 + $22 Australian Sailing Fee 
• Non-Members - $390 + $22 Australian Sailing Fee (you'll be asked to create a free Australian Sailing account to register)

 

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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.