Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques bulids on the fundamentals of sailing learnt in Tackers 1 and continues the fun learning through games and great activities. Once kids are feeling confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support and encouragement from the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.

Our Australian Sailing qualified instructors follow a carefully constructed syllabus to gradually introduce the skills and knowledge so kids can sail the boats confidently on their own and with a friend. 

We provide the boats, lifejackets and qualified instructors and morning tea. Your child needs sun protection - a hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved shirt. Please have them wear/bring spare clothes, a towel, a water bottle, closed-in non-slip shoes that can get wet and a big smile. 

The kids receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Numbers for each course are strictly limited and enrolments are accepted on the basis of first to enrol and pay through the online registration and payment system. We offer a small discount when registering more than one child from the same immediate family. Please email dpssdsc@gmail.com for more information on registering more than one child.

Please register your child's name, not yours. If your child does not have an active Australian Sailing number, you will need to click the Sign up tab on the first page of registration.

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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.