Tackers 3 - Saturday Term 4 2026

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Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 05 Dec 2026 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

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Registrations for this course are not yet open. Entries open at Tue 01 Sep 2026 11:00.

Tackers 3

Cost: $490.00 per student

8 week Saturday Morning Program

9am to 12pm 

17th, 24th, 31st of October, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th of November, and 5th of December

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For any Questions, Sibling Discount or ASC Member Discount contact Lily at sailingschool@adelaidesailingclub.com.au


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. 

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