Introduce any level sailor to intermediate and advanced sailing skills to build strong, competent sailors for life
Duration:
3 days per week
4 week or 8 week
session
Previous Knowledge/Experience:
Some previous sailing knowledge
Sailors must be able to complete a short swim test
Age Group:
11 - 16 years of age (at least 100 lbs)
Boat:
Hunter 140s, 420s, Lasers, J22s.
Sailors will be exposed to sailing a variety of boats in an effort to create well-rounded sailors who are confident in any vessel.
By the end of this class, you will be able to do the following:
Rigging:
Rig and de-rig a hunter with a partner
Rig and de-rig a laser on your own
Rig and de-rig a 420 with a partner
Rig a J22 as a team
Understand the sail controls and how to optimize the sails
Sailing:
Be able to follow the leader
Sail in a straight line on a reach and tack
Sail in a straight line on a reach and gybe
Sail upwind on a beat
Sail downwind with a spinnaker
Sail without the rudder
Sail backwards
Launch from the dock
Dock the boat safely
Launch from a mooring
Sail onto a mooring safely
Anchor and pull up anchor
Capsizing and Safety:
Capsize and recover
Get to and stay in the safety position
Get to and stay in a heave-to position
Recognize the signs of incoming bad weather
Knots and Seamanship:
Plot a course for a day sail and complete that course
