CLASSES
Youth Learn-to-Sail Program
This is an introductory course in sailing designed for kids who:
- Are 8-14 years old
- Are able swimmers - there will be a swimming test the first day of class
- Have an interest in learning to sail
The program is designed to teach:
- Sailing terminology
- Knot tying
- Parts and rigging of Optimist sailboats
- Launching and beaching
- Points of sail
- Self confidence in sailing by themselves in an Opti
Requirements:
- 8-14 years of age
- Able to swim
- Closed-toe shoes with rubber soles
- A change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen
- Registration, Medical and Indemnity forms
Classes are limited to 10 students to allow each student access to his/her own Optimist sailboat for instruction on the water. Classes will be given by a US Sailing certified instructor and one assistant. Emphasis will be on safety, fun and learning! Parent support is greatly appreciated.
Youth Level II Program
This class is designed for students who have already taken the Youth Learn-to-Sail Program and continues the instruction with more emphasis on improved boat handling of an Optimist and an introduction to racing. Class will be 15-18 hours of instruction.
After School Classes
We are working out schedules for an after school program. Please check back for more information.
2012 ADULT Learn-to-Sail Classes
| Registration: 9:00AM to 10:00AM at Sailor's Point on specified date | |
| Class Hours: 9:00AM to 3:00PM | |
| Registration: | Class Dates: | |
Session 1: |
Jan 7 | Jan 14 & 15 (Jan 21*) |
Session 2: |
Jan 28 | Feb 11 & 12 (Feb 18*) |
Session 3: |
Mar 3 | Mar 17 & 18 (Mar 24*) |
Session 4: |
Mar 31 | Apr 14 & 15 (Apr 21*) |
Session 5: |
May 5 | May 19 & 20 (May 26*) |
Session 6: |
Jun 2 | Jun 16 & 17 (Jun 23*) |
| * Weather make-up date, if needed | ||
Fees: Hollywood residents & Club members - $120.00; Non-residents - $175.00
Boats Used for Class: Sunfish
Requirements:
- Able to swim (swim test on 1st day)
- Close-toed shoes with rubber soles
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Registration, Medical and Indemnity forms
Directions and the Sailor's Point address can be found on the About Us page
