Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast! Term 3 2025

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Sun 20 Jul 2025 09:00 - Sun 31 Aug 2025 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

This course has passed.

Ages 7-12
Sundays 9am-12pm
July 20th, 27th, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (7 Sessions)
$365 total
**Registration needs to be in your child's name**
See below for more details

 

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What to bring:
Sailing Gear Guide

- Hat
- Sunnies
- Water Bottle
- Swimmers
- Shoes that can get wet and wont fall off
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Rain Coat (if raining)


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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