Tack, Gybe, Duck – Instructor Book

Crafted right here at 7th Wave, this book began as a handwritten notebook which has continued to serve as a valuable Dinghy Instructor resource at 7th Wave for almost two decades.

Tack, Gybe, Duck contains more than 25 simple sessions plans that are easy to manage for instructors, enjoyable for students and hit specific learning points within the RYA syllabus. Each game can be adapted to suit different abilities, mixed fleets and varying weather conditions.

Developed at 7th Wave and repeated year after year: the games are tried, tested and proven to develop highly skilled dinghy sailors. Enjoyed by both students and instructors, the games have been the backbone of our Youth Sailing Weeks for twenty years!

The original (and somewhat weatherbeaten) notebook is still in use today, and each season these sessions are enjoyed again and again. With much thanks to my dear friend, the late Chris Gregory for turning those handwritten notes and sketches into this book, so we can share it with current and future instructors at 7th Wave and further afield.

Available as an actual book and an eBook.

Inside Tack, Gybe, Duck… 

Fully illustrated, structured session outlines, complete with clear aims, safety briefs, and effective debriefing strategies.

25+ Tried-and-Tested Games: Engage students Afloat and Ashore games—from the popular “Taz Rugby”, to the advanced “Bobstacle Race.” Every game is proven to solidify skills while keeping the fun factor high.

Teach Responsibly: Guidance on safety, group control, and mindful environmental practices. Includes crucial “Watch out for…” tips to pre-empt common problems that can arise during the sessions.