This course aims to provide water confident children aged 7-12 with a fun, safe and affordable way to get into sailing. Designed for participants who wish to have fun and learn the basics of sailing through games on and off the water.

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

Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques is an accredited Australian Sailing course conducted by qualified instructors from our Discover Sailing Centre. This course aims to build on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, to progress their sailing skills over the School Holidays spanning 15th January 2024 to 18th January 2024. 

Sessions commence at 9:00am and conclude at 2:00pm.

The Tackers 2 course costs $340, $320 for members. It provides qualified instruction, use of club equipment and a Certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Click on the Register button above to register for Tackers 2. You will need to have an Australian Sailing (AS) number to register. If you do not already have one, you can recieve one at the following link: https://www.chelseayachtclub.com.au/registration/. Select 'New member', enter details, then select SailPass membership. Select the dates of the course and complete. You will be given an AS number on completion, that you use to register for the event.

Essential Equipment

• Bathers – shorts & rashie ideal (avoid cotton)
• Towel
• Beach shoes /old runners
• Hat

Nice to have

• Waterproof jacket
• Wetsuit / wetsuit booties
• Sailing gloves (fingerless)

For further information contact our Boating Manager Dominic Jackson and Discover Sailing Centre Principal Dean Addison at training@chelseayachtclub.com.au.

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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.