Tuesday 31 July - 4pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 7 August - 4pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 14 August - 4pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 21 August - 4pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 28 August - 4pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday 4 September - 4pm to 6:30 pm
Sunday 16 September - 8am to 1pm
This course has already finished, please contact the club for details of the next upcoming course
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.