Tackers 2 Sailing Course for 7 to 12 year olds

Tuesday 24th September 2024


All equipment is included for sailing, including a Personal Flotation Device (life jacket) for each sailor, all you need to bring is sailing clothing and a snack for morning tea. 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.

Event Details

Time: 8.30am

Venue: Nedlands Yacht Club,

Cost: 300

Category: General, Children's Events, Sport and Recreational Events

Type: General

Audience: Children

Enquiries

Contact: Duncan Ray

Organisation: www.nyc.org.au

Position: Managing Secretary

Phone: 0893865496

Email: hello@nyc.org.au

Website: www.nyc.org.au/sailing/learn-to-sail-3/

Event Date(s)

  • Tuesday 24th September 2024 - 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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