Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Sun 22 Sep 2024 10:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 12:30
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Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Held over eight Sundays.
Participants must be dressed ready to sail by 10.00am and finishing approximately 12.30 each day. Each session will be held regardless of weather conditions and will be adapted accordingly to suit the conditions.

Cost:
$340 Non-Member
$240 Members (includes membership) - PDYC Members, use the discount code PDYCmember

Please note. Registrations must be under participant's name.

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. 

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