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 3 - Sailing Fast!

• Participants need to be water confident and aged 7-12yrs. 
• Completion of Tackers 2 or prior sailing experience required.

This course builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Tackers 2 with participants refining their skills and progressing into how to race.

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 skills learned in Tackers 2 and focuses on advanced sailing skills through games and adventures on the water. 

Course Prerequisites

• Water confident
• 7-12 years-old
• Skills, knowledge and experience gained in Tackers 2

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.

Course Outcome

By the end of the Tackers 3 course, the participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the correct method and understand the theory of roll tacking and gybing
• Stopping the boat in a confined areas for a period of time
• Sail backwards
• Understand the theory behind gybing and can demonstrate the action downwind
• Show a sound knowledge of the five essentials:
  • Centreboard position
  • Boat trim
  • Boat balance
  • Course made good
  • Sail trim
• Start and finish races on a triangle and trapezoid course
• Always use tactical mark roundings in races

You will gain your Tackers 3 completion certificate.