Course Cost

$360 ($350 early bird ends on 31 October 2018)

*payment gateway fee (2% + $1.60) applies

Course Inclusions

• 20hrs with qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
• Tackers includes a Zhik Tackers Pack including Rashie, drink bottle, bag & hat.

• Snack and lunch provided each day. 
• FUN on-water & off-water games.
• Certificate presentation & sausage sizzle on the last day.
• Entry to the annual FYC Beach Party including BBQ food, games, treasure hunt, egg toss, ice cream eating competition all included, sure to lots of fun for all.  Siblings and friends of Participants welcome! – entry $10 each. 

More Information

Tackers 3 is all about how to sail as fast as you can. We will introduce some racing concepts but still keep the competitive element out of Tackers. Learn how to make the boat go faster and play more games, all while still under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and Assistant Instructors. For anyone who has completed Tackers 2 and feeling comfortable sailing by themselves.

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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.