Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Course information
Registration for this course closes at Fri 17 Oct 2025 12:00.
A learn to sail course for 8-12 year olds who have completed Tackers 1 or equivalent. Conducted in our purpose-designed polyethylene Optimist dinghies with one child to a boat. All our courses are female friendly and follow recommended Covid regulations.
Note that there is no class on long weekends.
Note that a 50% discount is available for Family Members. Contact Jenny on 0421064590 for details.
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.
Sponsors
KBSC acknowledges the First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the land and waters on which KBSC operates