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.