Tackers 3: Sailing Fast Sailing Course for 7 to 12 year olds

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.