More information and bookings 

Price

• MMYC Members $280
• Non-Members $320

Course Overview

This course builds on the fun participants had in Tackers 1, and 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. 

Meeting Place and Time

Meet your instructors upstairs in the Mount Martha Yacht club at 8.45am.  Entry to the club yard is via the car park gates.

What to bring

• Clothes & Shoes – wear ones you don’t mind getting wet and will keep you warm on cold days.
• Wetsuit over a rashie and bathers is best!
• Boardshorts over bathers & a rashie for sun protection
• Spray jacket and/or lightweight polypropylene thermal tops for warmth. 
• Aqua shoes, Wetsuit boots or old lace-up tennis shoes.
• No Crocs or thongs
• Glasses/Sunglasses with retainer strap
• Hat with a lanyard so it doesn't fly away and/or a beanie  – to keep you warm and protect you from the sun.  
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Waterproof bag for wet sailing gear
• A change of clothes and shoes so you're dry and warm after Tackers.
• Drink bottle, lunch and snacks.

…and loads of energy!