Tackers 3
Tackers 3 turns confident sailors into capable ones. Sailors refine their boat handling, learn to trim for speed and get their first taste of racing around a course. By the end they can sail independently in a range of conditions — and many go on to join their local club's junior sailing squad.
Book Tackers 3
Flinders Flinders Yacht Club
Barwon Heads Barwon Heads Sailing Association
Metung Metung Yacht Club
Paynesville Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
Williamstown Williamstown Sailing Club
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Werribee Wyndham Harbour
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Course Overview
Tackers is more than just a sailing program—it’s an adventure where kids can explore the water, make new friends and build confidence, all while having the time of their lives. It’s a safe, structured way to spark their curiosity and give them a taste of freedom on the open water. With expert supervision and loads of hands-on fun, this program helps kids develop independence, teamwork and a love for adventure—all whilst learning how to sail.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who have completed Tackers 2.
Who it’s for
Confident solo sailors who have completed Tackers 2 and want to sharpen their skills and try racing.
What you’ll learn
What you’ll learn
- Independent solo sailing
- Advanced boat handling
- Sail trim & boat speed
- Roll tacking & roll gybing
- An introduction to racing
- Right-of-way rules basics
By the end you’ll be able to
- Sail confidently and independently in light–moderate winds
- Trim sails to improve boat speed
- Roll tack and roll gybe
- Sail a triangular course
- Take part in a simple fun race
Course Outcomes
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 rounding in races