• Tackers is aimed at providing kids aged 7-12 with a fun, safe, and affordable way to get into sailing.

• Tackers 2 aims to build on the fun participants had at Tackers 1, progressing their sailing skills. 

• For kids who have completed Tackers 1 - Having Fun.

• 20 hours of structured sailing with qualified Yachting Australia Tackers Instructors & Assistant Instructors - all equipment provided and no sailing experience needed.

• Introduces kids to sailing independently in OziOpti boats.

The Tackers Programme is offered by Humpybong Yacht Club as a Tackers centre serving the northern suburbs of Brisbane and the Redcliffe area.

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.