Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Sun 28 Jan 2024 10:00 — Sun 17 Mar 2024 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.

Session 1 - 28/1
Session 2 - 04/2
Session 3 - 11/2
Session 4 - 25/2
Session 5 - 03/3
Session 6 - 17/3

Participants must be dressed ready to sail by 10.00am and finishing approximately 12.00 each day. Each session will be held regardless of weather conditions and will be adapted accordingly to suit the conditions.

Course fees Member $70 Non-Member $230.

For bookings or enquiries, please contact;

Ben Greatbatch 0427 040 280 or email training@pdyc.org.au

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.