Tackers 2 builds upon Tackers 1, focusing on enhancing sailing skills with more advanced boat handling techniques, basic racing skills, and boat maintenance, preparing students for more competitive sailing in controlled conditions. Prerequisite: Students should have completed Tackers 1 and be water-confident.

FairPlay Vouchers are required before enrolling to obtain your discount code, please email vouchers to admin@cairnsyachtclub.com.

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.