Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast! - October School Holidays 2023
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Mon 25 Sep 2023 08:30 — Fri 29 Sep 2023 12:30
Australian Sailing - 5. Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!
Course information
Late registrations for this course are closed.
Thanks for your interest in our Tackers 3 sailing course.
Please see our Facebook page for information on upcoming opportunities, or contact our Secretary on sec@exmouthyachtclub.org.au.
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.