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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

 

Holiday Program

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, December 11, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 13, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 14, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, December 15, 2023
    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, December 11, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 12, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 13, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 14, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, December 15, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, December 18, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 19, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 20, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 21, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, December 22, 2023
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

1 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, December 18, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 19, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, December 20, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, December 21, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, December 22, 2023
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Wednesday, January 10, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 11, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 12, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 13, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Wednesday, January 10, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 11, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, January 12, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 13, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

4 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 15, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 17, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 18, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January 19, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

1 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 15, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 17, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 18, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Friday, January 19, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$350 NON MEMBER $330 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 22, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

1 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Monday, January 22, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024
    01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

2 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE

Tackers 2 / Holiday Program

  • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 03, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 04, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Friday, April 05, 2024
    09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

5 PLACES AVAILABLE

$300 NON MEMBER $285 SYC MEMBER

BOOK COURSE