Learn to Sail 2 & 3 - School Holiday Camp

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9am to 5pm (Can drop off from 8am, collect as late as 6pm)
Australian Sailing - 4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

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Registrations for this course are closed.

Learn to Sail 2 – Tricks & Techniques. If kids are confident, they can sail a boat on their own with lots of support, supervision and encouragement from the Instructor and Assistant Instructors completing the Tackers 2 Course.

Learn to Sail 3 – Sailing Fast! This final level of the Tacker course and is a chance for the kids to sail boats on their own, learning how to make the boat go faster and playing more games, all whilst still under the guidance and supervision of the Instructor and Assistant Instructors.

Limited to 14 places and open to all.

Non-Members* $660 (inc GST)

HHSC Members $550 (inc GST)

Plus a $22 (inc GST) fee for Australian Sailing (as a recognised course)

*Requires an Australian Sailing Number


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. 

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