Tackers 2: Tricks and Techniques dates October

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Sat 17 Oct 2026 08:30 - Sat 28 Nov 2026 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Registration for this course closes at Fri 16 Oct 2026 21:05.

Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques

This course will run from  8.30am to Noon - on the Specified Dates and follows on from the skills learned in Tackers 1.

Your Children will learn Boat Handling Skills, Confidence,  Safety and Sailing Theory

Please bring your Enthusiasm and Adventure Spirit.

Course Fee = $306.73

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - AUSTRALIAN SAILING NUMBER

Once you begin registration for this course you will be prompted to obtain an Australian Sailing Number or use your Current One. There are links provided to sign up for an Australian Sailing Number or Find your Existing Number.

This is Free for you and provides Australian Sailing personal Insurance at no cost.

 

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. 


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. 

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