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4. Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques

Recommended length
20 hours
Minimum age
6

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. 

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Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Sun 22 Sep 2024 10:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 12:30 AEST
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Port Dalrymple Yacht Club
Venue
Port Dalrymple Yacht Club
Tackers 2 at RFBYC
Tue 01 Oct 2024 09:00 — Fri 04 Jul 2025 09:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
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Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques Term 4 2024
Fri 04 Oct 2024 16:00 — Fri 22 Nov 2024 18:00 AEST
Centre
Cairns Yacht Club
Venue
CYC Boat Shed
TERM 4 - Tackers 2 course 6 Oct-17 Nov 2024
Every Sunday at 8:30am to 11:30am from October to November Inclusive
Centre
Darling Point Sailing Squadron Inc
Venue
Darling Point Sailing Squadron
Tackers 2 Tuesday After school Program: start 8th October, finish 3rd December 2024
Tue 08 Oct 2024 16:15 — Tue 03 Dec 2024 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - Tuesday After School Term 4 Program
Tue 08 Oct 2024 16:15 — Tue 03 Dec 2024 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
Venue
Sandringham Yacht Club
Tackers 2 Thursday After school Program: start 10th October, finish 28th November 2024
Thu 10 Oct 2024 16:15 — Thu 28 Nov 2024 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - Thursday After School Term 4 Program
Thu 10 Oct 2024 16:15 — Thu 28 Nov 2024 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
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Sandringham Yacht Club
Tackers 2
Sat 12 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
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Altona Yacht Club
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Altona Yacht Club
Tackers 2 (October 2024)
Sat 12 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
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Kingston Beach Sailing Club
Tackers 2 (Saturday, Term 4)
Sat 12 Oct 2024 08:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 10:00 AEST
Centre
Whitsunday Sailing Club
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Downstairs Training Area
Tackers 2 - Weekend Term 4 Program
Sat 12 Oct 2024 13:00 — Sat 23 Nov 2024 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandringham Yacht Club
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Sandringham Yacht Club
RPAYC Kids Learn to Sail: Tackers 2 - Term 4 2024
Sun 13 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club
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Discover Sailing Centre (RPAYC)
Tackers 2 (Term 4 2024)
Sun 13 Oct 2024 08:00 — Sun 08 Dec 2024 10:30 AEST
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Keppel Bay Sailing Club
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Causeway Lake
Tacker 2 - Oct
Sun 13 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sun 03 Nov 2024 12:30 AWST
Centre
East Fremantle Yacht Club
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East Fremantle Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Term 4 - Wednesday afternoons
Wed 16 Oct 2024 16:00 — Wed 18 Dec 2024 18:30 AEDT
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2- Term 4 Wednesday Afternoons
Wed 16 Oct 2024 16:00 — Wed 04 Dec 2024 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
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Belmont 16's
Tackers 2- Term 4 Saturday Mornings
Sat 19 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 11:00 AEDT
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Belmont 16ft Sailing Club
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Belmont 16's
Tackers 2 - Term 4 - Saturday mornings
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2- Saturdays October-December 2024
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 21 Dec 2024 11:15 AEDT
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Gosford Sailing Club
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Gosford Sailing Club
Tackers 2 Term 4
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 21 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - Saturday Term 4
Sat 19 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 12:00 ACDT
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Adelaide Sailing Club
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Adelaide Sailing Club
Tackers 2 Term 4 2024
Sat 19 Oct 2024 12:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 15:00 AEDT
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Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
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Sun 20 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
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Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Kids Learn to Sail - Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques
Sun 20 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sun 08 Dec 2024 11:00 AEST
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Humpybong Yacht Club
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Humpybong Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - 2024 Oct-Dec
Sat 26 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 11:30 AEDT
Centre
Mordialloc Sailing Club Inc.
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Mordialloc Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - Tips & Techniques
Sat 26 Oct 2024 08:30 — Sat 14 Dec 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
Geographe Bay Yacht Club
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Sail Training Centre
Tackers 2 Weekend program: start Sunday 20th October, finish 1st December 2024
Sun 27 Oct 2024 09:00 — Sun 01 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 (7-12 year olds): Sundays Term 4 2024
Sun 27 Oct 2024 08:00 — Sun 24 Nov 2024 12:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
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Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Nov/Dec 2024
SATURDAY TACKERS - Nov/Dec Tackers 2 - Trick & Techniques $470 Saturday 2nd Nov - Sat 14th Dec 2024 9:00am - 12noon each Saturday SA's No1 Tackers Centre at Seacliff Beach
Centre
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
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Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club
DBYC - Tackers Level 2 - 6 Week Pre Christmas
Sun 10 Nov 2024 08:45 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
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Davey's Bay Yacht Club
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Davey's Bay Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - December Program 2024
Sun 01 Dec 2024 09:00 — Sun 15 Dec 2024 15:30 AEST
Centre
Maroochy Sailing Club Inc
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Maroochy Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - Holiday Program 9 December - 12 December 2024
Mon 09 Dec 2024 08:30 — Thu 12 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Dec/Jan Holiday Tackers 2 Wk1 2024
Mon 09 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 13 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tackers 2
Mon 09 Dec 2024 09:00 — Thu 12 Dec 2024 14:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
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The Boatshed
Dec/Jan Holiday Tackers 3 Wk1 2024
Mon 09 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 13 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques - 10th-13th Dec, 2024, 0900 - 1500 hrs
Tue 10 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 13 Dec 2024 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Venue
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - Holiday Program 16 December - 19 December 2024
Mon 16 Dec 2024 08:30 — Thu 19 Dec 2024 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Dec/Jan Holidays Week 2 Tackers 2
Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - HOLIDAY CAMP
Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 — Thu 19 Dec 2024 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - HOLIDAY CAMP
Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 — Thu 19 Dec 2024 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2
Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 — Thu 19 Dec 2024 14:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
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The Boatshed
Tackers 2: Tips and Techniques (Dec 16 - 20 2024)
Monday 16 - Friday 20 December 2024 8:30am - 12:30pm Course Fee: $300
Centre
Nedlands Yacht Club
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Nedlands Yacht Club
Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques 16th Dec - 20th Dec
Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 14:00 AWST
Centre
Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club
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Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
Tackers 2 (December 2024)
Tue 17 Dec 2024 09:00 — Fri 20 Dec 2024 14:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
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Causeway Lake
Tackers 2 - Week 1
Fri 27 Dec 2024 13:00 — Mon 30 Dec 2024 18:00 AEDT
Centre
Point Leo Boat Club Inc
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Point Leo Boat Club
Tackers Week 1 Tackers 2 - Mon 6th Jan 2025 08:30
Mon 06 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 12:30 AEDT
Centre
McCrae Yacht Club
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McCrae Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - January School Holidays (wk1)
Mon 06 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 6th to 10th January 2025
Mon 06 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2
Mon 06 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 09 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Geelong Yacht Club
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Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Tackers 2: Tips and Techniques (Jan 6 - 10 2025)
Monday 6 - Friday 10 January 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm Course Fee: $300
Centre
Nedlands Yacht Club
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Nedlands Yacht Club
Tackers 2 (January 2025 - Course 1)
Monday 6th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Tuesday 7th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Wednesday 8th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Thursday 9th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Friday 10th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2
Mon 06 Jan 2025 13:00 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Westernport Yacht Club
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Westernport Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Tricks & Techniques - January 2025
Mon 06 Jan 2025 13:30 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 17:30 AEDT
Centre
Cowes Yacht Club
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Cowes Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Holiday Program 7 January - 10 January 2025
Tue 07 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - January School Holidays
Tue 07 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 10 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Bay Sailing Centre
Tackers Week 2 Tackers 2 - Mon 13th Jan 2025 08:30
Mon 13 Jan 2025 08:30 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:30 AEDT
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McCrae Yacht Club
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McCrae Yacht Club
Tackers 2 - Holiday Program 13 January - 16 January 2025
Mon 13 Jan 2025 08:30 — Thu 16 Jan 2025 15:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - January School Holidays (wk2)
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 (Summer Holidays Week 2)
9am - 1pm EACH DAY from 13 to 17 January 2025
Centre
Albury Wodonga Sailing Club Inc.
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Albury-Wodonga Sailing Club
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 13th to 17th January 2025
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - HOLIDAY CAMP
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 16 Jan 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 16 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
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The Boatshed
Dec/Jan Holiday Tackers 2, Wk 3 2025
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Summer Tackers 2
Mon 13 Jan 2025 10:00 — Thu 16 Jan 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Wynyard Yacht Club
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Wynyard Yacht Club
Tackers 2: Tips and Techniques (Jan 13 - 17 2025)
Monday 13 - Friday 17 January 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm Course Fee: $300
Centre
Nedlands Yacht Club
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Nedlands Yacht Club
Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques 13th Jan - 17th Jan
Mon 13 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 14:00 AWST
Centre
Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club
Venue
Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
Tackers 2 (January 2025 - Course 2)
Monday 13th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Tuesday 14th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Wednesday 15th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Thursday 16th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Friday 17th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 (January 2024)
Tue 14 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 17 Jan 2025 14:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
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Causeway Lake
Tackers 2 - January School Holidays (wk3)
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 20st to 24th January 2025
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:00 AEDT
Centre
The Boatshed
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The Boatshed
Dec/Jan Holiday Tackers 2, Wk 4 2025
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Tackers 2 (January 2024)
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Thu 23 Jan 2025 14:00 AEST
Centre
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Venue
Causeway Lake
Tackers 2: Tips and Techniques (Jan 20 - 24 2025)
Monday 20 - Friday 24 January 2025 8:30am - 12:30pm Course Fee: $300
Centre
Nedlands Yacht Club
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Nedlands Yacht Club
Tacker 2 - Jan 25
Mon 20 Jan 2025 08:30 — Thu 23 Jan 2025 12:30 AWST
Centre
East Fremantle Yacht Club
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East Fremantle Yacht Club
Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques 20th Jan - 24th Jan
Mon 20 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 14:00 AWST
Centre
Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club
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Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
Tackers 2 (January 2025 - Course 3)
Monday 20th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Tuesday 21st January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Thursday 23rd January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm Friday 24th January 2025, 1pm-4.30pm
Centre
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
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Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 Jan 2025 Holidays
Mon 20 Jan 2025 13:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
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Royals Training Centre
Tackers 2 - Week 2
Mon 20 Jan 2025 13:30 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 17:30 AEDT
Centre
Point Leo Boat Club Inc
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Point Leo Boat Club
Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques - 21st-24th Jan, 2024, 0900 - 1500 hrs
Tue 21 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 24 Jan 2025 15:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Venue
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 21st to 31st January 2025
Mon 27 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 31 Jan 2025 13:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - HOLIDAY CAMP
Tue 28 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 31 Jan 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Sandy Bay Sailing Club
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Sandy Bay Sailing Club
Tackers 2 Tricks & Techniques 28th Jan - 31st Jan
Tue 28 Jan 2025 09:00 — Fri 31 Jan 2025 14:00 AWST
Centre
Mandurah Offshore Fishing & Sailing Club
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Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club
Tackers 2 - Term 1 - Saturday mornings
Sat 01 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 05 Apr 2025 11:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 (February 2025)
Sat 01 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sat 05 Apr 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Kingston Beach Sailing Club
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Kingston Beach Sailing Club
Tackers 2 Weekend program: start Sunday 2nd February, finish 9th March 2025
Sun 02 Feb 2025 09:00 — Sun 09 Mar 2025 12:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 Tuesday After school Program: start 4th February, finish 25th March 2025
Tue 04 Feb 2025 16:15 — Tue 25 Mar 2025 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - Term 1 - Wednesday afternoons
Wed 05 Feb 2025 16:00 — Wed 02 Apr 2025 18:30 AEDT
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 Thursday After school Program: start 6th February, finish 27th March 2025
Thu 06 Feb 2025 16:15 — Thu 27 Mar 2025 18:15 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 Weekend program: start Sunday 16th March, finish 30st March 2025
Sun 16 Mar 2025 09:00 — Sun 30 Mar 2025 15:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 7th to 11th April 2025
Mon 07 Apr 2025 09:00 — Fri 11 Apr 2025 13:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Tackers 2 - April School Holidays
Mon 14 Apr 2025 09:00 — Thu 17 Apr 2025 14:30 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
Tackers 2 - April School Holidays
Mon 14 Apr 2025 09:00 — Thu 17 Apr 2025 14:00 AEST
Centre
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Venue
Bay Sailing Centre
Holiday Program Tackers 2 (7-12 years-old) 14th to 18th April 2025
Mon 14 Apr 2025 09:00 — Fri 18 Apr 2025 13:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron