Summer Tackers 2
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Tue 19 Jan 2027 09:00 - Fri 22 Jan 2027 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Mon 18 Jan 2027 09:30.
Course fee includes WYC Junior Membership
Course Cost: $240
WYC member discount applies
Please contact WYC (discoversailing@wynyard.org) for further information regarding this course
Registration for Australian sailing number can be done via: https://www.sailing.org.au/registration

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.
