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4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Recommended length
20 hours
Minimum age
6
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.
Find courses
Tackers 2 Term 1 2024
Sat 17 Feb 2024 12:30 — Sat 27 Apr 2024 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques Term 2 2024
Each Friday from 19 April to 21 June, 4-6pm
Centre
Cairns Yacht Club
Venue
Cairns Yacht Club Inc
Tackers 2 (Term 2 2024)
Sun 21 Apr 2024 08:00 — Sun 09 Jun 2024 10:30 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
Tackers 2 April Holidays 2024
Sun 21 Apr 2024 09:00 — Wed 24 Apr 2024 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Venue
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Tackers 2 - Mini 3 Day Holiday Camp 22nd April - 24th April 2024
Mon 22 Apr 2024 08:30 — Wed 24 Apr 2024 15:30 AEST
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 HOLIDAY CAMP
Mon 22 Apr 2024 09:00 — Fri 26 Apr 2024 15:00 AEST
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - April School Holidays (wk2)
Mon 22 Apr 2024 09:00 — Fri 26 Apr 2024 14:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 (7-12 year olds): Sundays Term 2 2024
Sun 28 Apr 2024 08:00 — Sun 26 May 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Term 2 Weekend Program
Sat 04 May 2024 13:00 — Sat 01 Jun 2024 16:00 AEST
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
Venue
Sandringham Yacht Club
RPAYC Kids Learn to Sail: Tackers 2 - Term 2 2024
Sun 05 May 2024 09:00 — Sun 26 May 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
Venue
Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Tackers 2- Sundays May-June 2024
Sun 05 May 2024 09:00 — Sun 30 Jun 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Tackers 2 Transitionary Training (May-June) 2024
Sun 05 May 2024 09:00 — Sun 30 Jun 2024 12:00 AEST
Centre
Gosford Sailing Club
Venue
Gosford Sailing Club
Sunday Tackers 2 - Term 2, 2024
Sun 05 May 2024 13:00 — Sun 30 Jun 2024 16:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - Winter Program 2024
Mon 24 Jun 2024 09:00 — Thu 27 Jun 2024 15:00 AEST
Centre
Maroochy Sailing Club Inc
Venue
Maroochy Sailing Club
Tackers 2 (June 2024)
Tue 25 Jun 2024 09:00 — Fri 28 Jun 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
Tackers 2 - Winter Holidays Week 1
Mon 01 Jul 2024 09:00 — Fri 05 Jul 2024 13:00 AEST
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
Tackers 2 - Winter Holidays Week 2
Mon 08 Jul 2024 09:00 — Thu 11 Jul 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
The Boatshed
Venue
The Boatshed
Tackers 2 (Term 3 2024)
Sun 14 Jul 2024 08:00 — Sun 08 Sep 2024 10:30 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
Tackers 2 (7-12 year olds): Sundays Term 3 2024
Sun 04 Aug 2024 08:00 — Sun 01 Sep 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Tackers 2 (September 2024)
Tue 24 Sep 2024 09:00 — Fri 27 Sep 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
Tackers 2: 24th to 27th Sept 2024
September 24th to 27th from 1230 - 1730
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Tackers 2 HOLIDAY CAMP
Mon 30 Sep 2024 09:00 — Thu 03 Oct 2024 15:00 AEST
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - October School Holidays (wk1)
Mon 30 Sep 2024 09:00 — Fri 04 Oct 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 Sept 2024 Holidays
Mon 30 Sep 2024 13:00 — Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:30 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Venue
Royals Training Centre
Tackers 2: 30th Sept to 4th Oct 2024
September 30th to 4th October from 1300 - 1700
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - October School Holidays (wk2)
Tue 08 Oct 2024 09:00 — Fri 11 Oct 2024 14:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2
Sat 12 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
Centre
Altona Yacht Club
Venue
Altona Yacht Club
Tackers 2 (Term 4 2024)
Sun 13 Oct 2024 08:00 — Sun 08 Dec 2024 10:30 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake