Beginner Optimist (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 110lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. A basic introduction to the sport of sailing. Instruction is done in Club-owned single sailor Optimists. Sailors learn the basics of steering, trimming the sail, and balancing the boat in an exciting, hands on way.
Beginner 420 (Ages 12 – 17 and 110lbs +) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420. Course includes basics of rigging a 420, basic boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. Instruction is done in club owned 420s with two sailors per boat.
Beginner Optimist (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 110lbs) – SOLD OUT – This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. A basic introduction to the sport of sailing. Instruction is done in Club-owned single sailor Optimists. Sailors learn the basics of steering, trimming the sail, and balancing the boat in an exciting, hands on way.
Beginner 420 (Ages 12 – 17 and 110lbs +) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for older and larger sailors who are new to sailing, or younger sailors with some experience but who are new to the 420. Course includes basics of rigging a 420, basic boat handling, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. Instruction is done in club owned 420s with two sailors per boat.
Beginner Optimist (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 110lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. A basic introduction to the sport of sailing. Instruction is done in Club-owned single sailor Optimists. Sailors learn the basics of steering, trimming the sail, and balancing the boat in an exciting, hands on way.
Intermediate 420 (Ages 12 – 17 and 110lbs +) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the Beginner 420 course and want to continue their progression. Instruction is done in club owned 420s with two sailors per boat. By the end of the course, sailors will have been introduced to the spinnaker, trapeze, and more advanced boat handling techniques. This class will not participate in regattas.
Advanced Optimist/Open Bic (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 150lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the Intermediate Optimist/Open Bic Course and want to continue to develop skills for beginner racing. Sailors are taught sail trim, sailboat racing, rules, tactics, and basic strategies. Sailors are expected to supply their own boats for this program and attend the regatta at the end of each week. The goal being to better prepare sailors for the Learn to Race Optimist/Open Bic program in the Fall and Spring.
Beginner Optimist (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 110lbs) – SOLD OUT – This course will teach the basics of rigging a boat, basic boat handling, sailing fundamentals, seamanship (knots, weather, etc.), sportsmanship, and water safety. A basic introduction to the sport of sailing. Instruction is done in Club-owned single sailor Optimists. Sailors learn the basics of steering, trimming the sail, and balancing the boat in an exciting, hands on way.
Adventure Sailing (Ages 12 – 17) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is designed for those who want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing. Adventure Boaters will be introduced to a variety of boats including: 420, keelboat,Optimist, catamaran’s and Open Bic. It will also explore navigation, boat mechanics, environmental awareness, and will take sailboat trips to local points of interest. This class is perfect for the child that loves the water and experiencing it in a variety of ways. This is an inspired alternative to the conventional racetrack route and build a foundation for lifelong sailors.
Intermediate Optimist/Open Bic (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 150lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the beginner Optimist Course and want to continue their progression. Instruction is done in club owned Optimists with one sailor per boat. By completion, sailors will be able to sail on all points of sail in most wind speeds, know all parts of the boat, and tie basic knots. The goal being to better prepare students for the Opti Green program and future sailing.
Intermediate 420(Ages 12 – 17 and 110lbs+) –$325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the Beginner 420 course and want to continue their progression. Instruction is done in club-owned 420s with two sailors per boat. By the end of the course, sailors will have been introduced to the spinnaker, trapeze, and more advanced boat handling techniques. This class will not participate in regattas.
Adventure Sailing (Ages 12 – 17) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is designed for those who want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing. Adventure Boaters will be introduced to a variety of boats including: 420, keelboat,Optimist, catamaran’s and O’pen Bic. It will also explore navigation, boat mechanics, environmental awareness, and will take sailboat trips to local points of interest. This class is perfect for the child that loves the water and experiencing it in a variety of ways. This is an inspired alternative to the conventional racetrack route and build a foundation for lifelong sailors.
Intermediate Optimist/Open Bic (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 150lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the Beginner Optimist Course and want to continue their progression. Instruction is done in club-owned Optimists and Open Bics with one sailor per boat. By completion, sailors will be able to sail on all points of sail in most wind speeds, know all parts of the boat, and tie basic knots. The goal being to better prepares sailors for the Advanced Optimist/Open Bic program and future sailing.
Adventure Sailing (Ages 12 – 17) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is designed for those who want to be on the water but aren’t necessarily interested in racing. Adventure Boaters will be introduced to a variety of boats including: 420, keelboat,Optimist, catamaran’s and O’pen Bic. It will also explore navigation, boat mechanics, environmental awareness, and will take sailboat trips to local points of interest. This class is perfect for the child that loves the water and experiencing it in a variety of ways. This is an inspired alternative to the conventional racetrack route and build a foundation for lifelong sailors.
Advanced Optimist/Open Bic (Ages 7 – 15 or less than 150lbs) – $325 Member $425 Non-Member – This course is for sailors who have completed the Intermediate Optimist/Open Bic Course and want to continue to develop skills for beginner racing. Sailors are taught sail trim, sailboat racing, rules, tactics, and basic strategies. Sailors are expected to supply their own boats for this program and attend the regatta at the end of each week. The goal being to better prepare sailors for the Learn to Race Optimist/Open Bic program in the Fall and Spring.