We ask that you please register under the youth sailors name so that it is under their name, not a parent/guardian name.

Exmouth Yacht Club is pleased to offer Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques

• Participants need to be water confident and aged 7-12yrs. 
• Completion of Tackers 1 or prior sailing experience required.

This course builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Tackers 1 with participants progressing to sailing solo.

Sessions are being run by visiting Australian Sailing qualified instructors who will assist you in building confidence both on and off the water when sailing the EYC club tacker dinghies.   

We encourage all participants to view our instructional videos prior to attending the session.

To register, participants will need to have or obtain a free Australian Saling number.  For new sailors, click here to obtain a number.

All youth sailors must be signed in and out by a parent or legal guardian.

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.