Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
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24/1/21, 7/2/21, 21/2/21, 14/3/21, 28/3/21
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Late registrations for this course are closed.
Held over six Sunday mornings. Participants must be dressed ready to sail by 9.30 each day. Finishing approximately 11.30 each day. Each session will held regardless of weather conditions and adapted according to the conditions. Please refer to PDYC Covid 19 Policy. Enquiries: Greg Rowsell 0400 342 308
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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