Learn to Sail – Tackers 3, Term 1

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Sat 31 Jan 2026 13:30 - Sat 28 Mar 2026 16:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

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Registrations for this course are closed.

Tackers 3 – Sailing Fast

Learn more advanced sailing skills, for 7–12 year-olds. This is a chance for the kids to sail boats on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst still under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and

Some of the things you will learn during a course:
 
Basic clothing and equipment requirements
 
Sailing terminology
 
How to Launch and recover a boat
 
How to recover from a capsize
 
How to Rig a boat
 
Sailing a triangular course
 
Basic sailing Rules and Theory
Each course step includes:
 
Approximately 24hrs tuition with experienced and nationally qualified Australian Sailing instructors
 
Australian Sailing logbook
 
Boat and PFD provided
 
Complimentary Sailing membership while enroled in a course (up to $150 Value)

Assistant Instructors.

Cost$350


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.