Learn to Sail for Youths

In these one-week morning classes, youth sailors learn the basic skills to sail a small boat independently. They are taught the parts of a sailboat, points of sail, capsize recovery, and basic knot tying. Our Sailing Coaches use Chalk Talks, Land Drills and On the Water Drills to teach new Sailing Skills.

Sailors will advance and gain experience in boat handling skills that enable them to master the points of sail and sail trim in both light and medium winds. Students will sail faster and smarter with confidence.

Students may sail a one-person boat, the Optimist Pram, a Laser, a, 420 or various multi person boats depending on the student's age, weight, and skill level.

Parents will be asked to register their child (children) in the class best suited based on age, size and previous sailing experience. The course Director may assign a different class to a child based on his evaluation of the student during a session. Students must demonstrate the ability to swim and must wear a life jacket during sessions. Parents are invited on Friday to see students sail at 11:00am and then join in an Awards luncheon/ceremony at 12:00pm.

Students (8 years old minimum age) and above must demonstrate ability to swim and must always wear life jackets. The program is based on the US Sailing training system. Experienced sailing instructors, either in student's boat or on a safety boat, accompany the students. All skill levels are welcome to enroll in beginner or intermediate.

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