Course Cost

$295

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

Course Inclusions

• 20hrs with qualified Australian Sailing instructors. 
• FUN on-water & off-water games.
• All equipment including boats and lifejackets (PFDs)
• Portland Yacht Club provided lunch each day. 
• Certificate presentation & sausage sizzle on the last day.

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.

What to Bring to Sailing

What you need to bring to sailing:

• Bathers – shorts & rashie ideal (avoid cotton)
• Towel
• Closed-toe footwear (old sneakers)
• Hat
• Water bottle to refill with rainwater
• Change of clothes

And if available:

• Windproof and waterproof jacket
• Wetsuit
• Sailing gloves (bike golf gloves etc are good too)
• Wetsuit boots

*PFD (lifejacket) Type 1 or Type 2 provided.

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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.