Optimist Team Fall 1

Optimist Team

The Optimist Team class is for novice to intermediate level Optimist Sailors. This class refines and builds upon basic rigging and sailing 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 Team please reach out to Waterfront@StCroixYC.com

This course runs 3 times a week for 7 weeks.

Schedule:

Tuesday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

October 10th and 11th:  NO CLASS

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

-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. (exceptions are made for sailing experience) 

Please email any questions to  Waterfront@StCroixYC.com