Tackers 3 - Saturday Term 1 2027

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Sat 06 Feb 2027 09:00 - Sat 03 Apr 2027 12:00
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Australian Sailing - Tackers: Tackers 3 - Sailing Fast!

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Mon 25 Jan 2027 16:00.

Tackers 3

Cost: $490.00 per student

8 week Saturday Morning Program

9am to 12pm 

6th of February to 3rd of April 2027 (break on the 27th of March)

Find out more about Tackers here

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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