Tackers 3 (Sun)
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Sun 09 Aug 2026 09:00 - Sun 13 Sep 2026 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Fri 31 Jul 2026 09:00.
Min Age: 7
What to Bring:
- Stinger Protection (leggings/tights + rashie/fishing shirt or stinger suit)
- Closed Toe Shoes (old runners or aqua shoes)
- Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen and sunnies)
- Water Bottle
NO STINGER PROTECTION = NO SAILING
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.
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