Tackers 3 - After School Wednesdays, Term 4

Details

Wednesday 17 October - 4pm to 6:30pm Wednesday 24 October - 4pm to 6:30pm Wednesday 31 October 4pm to 6:30pm Wednesday 7 November 4pm to 6:30pm Wednesday 14 November 4pm to 6:30 pm Wednesday 21 November 4pm to 6:30 pm Sunday 25 November - 9am to 1pm
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

This course has already finished, please contact the club for details of the next upcoming course


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. 

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