Registrations for this course are closed.
Learn to Sail 3- Sailing Fast- School Holiday Camp is a fun introductory, games-based sailing program for kids aged 7-12 yrs, delivering the Australian Sailing Tackers course at our accredited Discover Sailing Centre. Kids should have done the Level 1 course and preferebly the level 2, but do not require club membership to participate. All the equipment, including the boats, is provided.
Limited to 18 places and open to all. 9am to 5pm (Can drop off from 8am, collect as late as 6pm)
Non-Members* $660 (inc GST)
HHSC Members $550 (inc GST)
Plus a $17.50 (inc GST) fee for Australian Sailing (as a recognised course)
*Requires an Australian Sailing Number, don't worry if you do not have one this can be obtained during the registration process.
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.