Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Sun 29 Jan 2023 10:00 — Sun 26 Mar 2023 12:00

Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, Kemps Parade, Beauty Point TAS 7270

Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Held over six Sunday mornings. Participants must be dressed ready to sail by 10.00 each day. Finishing approximately 12.00 each day. Each session will held regardless of weather conditions and adapted according to the conditions. Please refer to PDYC Covid 19 Policy. Enquiries: Ben Greatbatch 0427 040 280

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.