Tackers 2 - Tips & Techniques

This course follows on from Tackers 1 and aims to develop and enhance the skills learned in Tackers 1.

Focusing on better sailing close hauled, tacking and Gybing, with a lot of fun thrown in the mix

Course Wwill run on 5 x Saturdays from 13th November through to 11th December
from 8.30am to Noon. 

Course Fee = $275

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.