Tackers 3 - April School Holiday Program

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Tue 13 Apr 2027 09:30 - Fri 16 Apr 2027 15:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 02 Apr 2027 23:30.

Cost: $490.00 per student

Tackers 3 - School Holiday program 

Find out more about Tackers here

4 day course 9.30am - 3pm (including a 30 minute lunch break)

Mondy 18th of January - Thursday 22nd of January 2027

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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