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Tackers 2

Have you completed Tackers 1?

Enrolment into Tackers 2 requires the completion of Tackers 1.

This course is designed to consolidate the experience and knowledge gained in ‘Tackers 1’. New skills and knowledge are introduced that will enable the successful participant to safely and competently sail a dinghy in controlled conditions independently.

Our Tackers Courses are priced between $300 and $450pp and we do offer a member discount. If you would like to be notified when course dates are confirmed please email [email protected]

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Sailors Competencies

When I’m on the water I can……

  • Sail by myself in most conditions
  • Identify dangerous situations in and around the marina
  • Sit on the side of my boat and face my sail
  • Sail without kneeling
  • Steer and control my sail at the same time
  • Tack my boat facing forward and changing my hands behind my back
  • Reach around a sausage course
  • Know where to have my sail set for all points of sailing
  • Steer using my tiller extension when I’m paddling or being towed
  • Get out of the ‘No Go Zone’

And when I’m on shore I can……

  • Name the main ‘points’ of sailing
  • Name the all of the parts of my boat
  • Tie a ‘bowline’ and a ‘reef’ knot
  • Use aids to determine the wind direction and strength
  • Rig and derig my boat with assistance

 

After School Program

Tackers 2 / After School Program

  • Tuesday, February 04, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 04, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 18, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

3 PLACES AVAILABLE

$450 NON MEMBER $430 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers 2 / After School Program

  • Thursday, February 06, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 13, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, February 27, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 06, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 13, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM
  • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    04:15 PM to 06:15 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$450 NON MEMBER $430 SYC MEMBER

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Holiday Program

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, April 07, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 08, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, April 11, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, April 07, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 08, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 09, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, April 11, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, April 14, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 17, 2025
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, April 14, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 17, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

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Weekend Program

Tackers 2 / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, February 08, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 01, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

3 PLACES AVAILABLE

$415 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

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Tackers 2 / Weekend Program

  • Saturday, May 03, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 10, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 24, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$415 NON MEMBER $395 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE