Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast! Term 1 2025 (LINKED)
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Ages 7-12
Sundays 9am-12pm
Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th (7 Sessions)
$350 total
**Registration needs to be in your child's name**
See below for more details
Important Information!
Meet Addison Newlan
The story of a Junior Sailor on her way to the Olympics
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.



