School Holiday Program, Learn to Sail- Tackers 2
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Learn to Sail programs for Juniors
Whether you're a complete beginner, looking to return to the sport, or keen to get your kids involved, we offer a range of programs for all ages and skill levels. Every session is designed to be engaging and exciting, sparking a lifelong love for sailing.
Our junior sailing programs are the perfect way for kids to learn the basics of small boat sailing in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Guided by experienced instructors, juniors will build confidence on the water, develop essential sailing skills, and make new friends along the way..
Tackers 2 – Tips and Techniques
Learn tricks and techniques of sailing, for 7-12 year-olds. If kids are confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.
Hi Sailors,
Welcome to WSC Learn to Sail in School Holidays!
We are super excited to get as many of you as we can having some fun on the water and learning the basics of sailing, and getting new tips and techniques.
This Course is for kids ages 7 - 12 year olds with some sailing experience, to review the basics of Sailing and learn some new tricks in 4 days, from 9am to 3pm.
4 day participants will receive a Tackers 2 certification. This means they are able to move up through the Australian Sailing pathway here at WSC and sign up for Tackers 3 in our next term!
Can't wait to see you there!
What to bring- Hat, sunscreen, water sport clothing, towel, change of clothes, plenty of water, packed morning tea and lunch.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions or concerns ;-)
Warm Regards,
Heather Sutton - Commodore
Faraday Rosenberg - Sailing Manager
Jack Arnell- Head Coach
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.