Opti Green Fleet - Winter 1

Optimist Green Fleet
Winter Session begins Wed Oct 30th

The Opti Green Fleet class is for novice to intermediate level Optimist Sailors. The term "Green Fleet" is used primarily in the context competitive sailing, however this class refines and builds upon basic skills which are important for the competitive and leisure sailor alike. 

Sailors should have previously taken the Opti Beginner course or be able to demonstrate an equivalent experience level. Sailors should be able to handle the Opti on their own safely, capsize & recover, be able to rig, launch, tack/jibe, and sail upwind. Sailors additionally should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. 

If you are uncertain if your sailor meets the prerequisites for the Opti Green Fleet class please reach out to the Sailing Program at Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

This course runs twice weekly for 7 weeks.
Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 
Saturdays 9:00 - 12:00
NO CLASS November 9th - Bill Chandler Regatta at SCYC
NO CLASS November 23, 27, 30 - Thanksgiving Break
Scholarships Available!

Equipment:
PFDs (lifejackets) are required, sailors who do not have their own may borrow a PFD from the Sailing Program.
Sun protective clothing & sunscreen are strongly recommended, as is a refillable water bottle (there is a water fill station in the club for refills).
Other optional equipment: Hat, sunglasses, water shoes, sailing gloves.

The Partial Participation ticket is a waitlist for students who can only attend either Wednesday OR Saturday class, or for those who cannot attend more than 4 classes in the 7 week period. Preference is given to students who can attend the full session (both days of class for 7 weeks).

This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. 
Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com