The next Tackers 3 course will be held in January 2025.
Having completed the Tackers 3 course, there will be an opportunity to continue with Green Fleet.
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.
Sponsors
KBSC acknowledges the First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which KBSC operates