Introduction to sailing, building confidence and having fun on the water. Sailing small boats in pairs. Great way to meet other new sailors. Boat (training Optimist) and life jacket provided. Kids will receive a certificate of achievement. Remember to bring along a hat, towel, snacks, water bottle, some form of water shoes, a wetsuit (preferred) or clothes that you don't mind getting wet, change of dry clothes.

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.