Optimist Beginner
This class offers an opportunity for young beginner sailors to learn basic boat handling, points of sail, sportsmanship, water safety and rigging while having fun and getting comfortable on the water. Sailors will learn with one or two sailors in each boat. Curriculum typically includes basic knots, parts of the boat, parts of the sail, rigging/de-rigging, launching, points of sail, tacking, jibing, figure 8 course, triangle course, and capsize recovery. Sailors may take the beginner course multiple times as they improve their competency with basic skills.
This course runs twice weekly for 6 weeks.
no sailing experience necessary
Fridays 4:00 - 6:00
Sundays 9:00 - 12:00
NO CLASS Sunday February 9th due to the Crucian Open Regatta
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.
This class is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants should be able to demonstrate adequate swimming ability in swimming short distances and treading water while wearing a PFD. Scholarships Available!
Please email any questions to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com